Essays on Scientific Evidence

Although the alcohol is a legal drug while the consumption of cannabis is illegal in many countries, alcoholism has enormous effects on the health and the life of the consumer. Lewis et al. (2011) portend that consumption of large quantities of alcohol leads to addiction. Primarily, addiction leads to a medical condition whereby an individual develops difficulties in controlling the consumption of the alcohol even if he is well aware of the inherent effects of excessive consumption of alcohol. According to Lewis et al. (2011) alcoholics are at a high danger of many health related complications some of which ...

Paper Outline

Introduction Thesis Statement: The use of DNA in a criminal prosecution has helped advance justice for both victims and suspects by, among other things, eliminating the possibility of wrongful conviction due to inaccurate identification. This way, it has also tremendously helped the law enforcement agencies in the criminal justice system in fighting and solving crime through effective investigation of offenses. However, there are also legal -particularly human rights- and ethical challenges regarding DNA application in criminal prosecution (Naughton & Gabe 245).

Sub-Points

-Improved the functionality of the criminal Justice system The use of DNA in a criminal prosecution has enhanced the ...

Why I choose AcuCare Centre?

As a part of the field assignment, I visited the AcuCare Centre, 12133 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, FL33025. I choose this particular place for my assignment, as I wanted to know about the method of “healing through touch”, as I would call it. Reiki is an alternative medicine that is sought by many for stress and chronic diseases. My aunt is particularly supportive of the center and has recommended it to me. She has sought alternative medicine to treat her migraine problems. She found allopathic medicine ineffective and replete with side effects.

Initial impression of the center:

On entering the center, there was a ...

It is possible to make a statement that currently obesity is the large-scale problem for the population of the United States. The major argumentation for this statement is the fact that as soon as the obesity is diagnosed, there is a set of complications in terms of achievement of the normal weight by obsessed individuals. That is why, the preventive measures, related to obesity and maintenance of the normal weight among the population, have become the essential concerns for the public health. It was stated by the scholars that one of the most effective strategic options for the weight ...

The five supplements that will be discussed include garcinia cambogia, l-carnitine, coenzyme q10, Slimquick, and Hydroxycut. Study results on each supplement will be briefly examined. In addition, an analysis of why consumers are using each supplement will be detailed. Garcinia Cambogia: This supplement is marketed towards individuals interested in weight loss. Studies claim that its main ingredient, hydoxycitric acid, works by increasing a person’s metabolic rate and reducing a person’s appetite (WebMD). The results of scientific experiments are mixed. Weight loss with the supplement versus weight loss without it was not significant. However, the supplement did lower ...

According to the NHS complementary therapies, also referred to as complementary and alternative medicine, CAM, are interventions against ailments that do not fall under mainstream medicine. However, NHS purports that there is a difference between ‘complementary’ and ‘alternative’ therapies, although the terms are always used together. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NCCIH, gives a distinction between the two terms. A therapy is referred to as complementary when it is used alongside conventional medicine. Alternative therapy replaces conventional treatment, becoming the main intervention for a patient. This paper will focus on complementary therapies and how they impact ...

Whereas the need for and application of scientific evidence has become a ubiquitous practice in most criminal justice systems, not so much attention has been paid to the potential limitations and problems associated with this type of evidence. Aspects of forensic technology such as DNA analysis have been used in the identification of the guilty and exoneration of the innocent globally for decades now. However, as the Innocence Project (n.d) notes, whereas some of these forensic technology procedures such as bite mark and shoe print comparisons were developed through thorough scientific research, many of these techniques are yet to ...

Psychology of Religion

Psychology of Religion Almost all religions in existence believe in exclusive answers with regards to absolute truth. However, from a psychological perspective, in essence, all religions are equal thus resulting to various research on whether religion is universally present amongst all people. Though religion searches for the sacred, it also associates with certain non-sacred goals such as belongingness and identity, therefore, making religion constitute socially constructed beliefs as well as rituals. Religion is an objective fact of the existence of humans. Various scholars have had different meanings of religion with each having an explanation to why they believed religion ...

While the use of scientific evidence in solving crimes has helped in the identification of criminals and the exoneration of the innocent, there are certainly a number of problems that are associated with the use of forensic technology such as DNA testing within the criminal justice system. According to Edmond (2014), the use of forensic medical and scientific evidence within the criminal justice system has in a number of occasions led to wrongful convictions and hence a miscarriage of justice due to the fact that most of them are not reliable. The aspect of the reading from the Innocent ...

Abstract

Smoking and nicotine addiction is one of the issues that has been widely discussed and blogged globally. There are several divisive issues with regard to the effects smoking and how the problem should be dealt with globally. The public health officials use empirical evidence to prove that smoking causes problems like lung cancer, sexual impairment, and depression. The cigarette manufacturers on the other end oppose the idea that smoking can be directly linked to any of the three mentioned problems. The responses to such issues include various empirical studies trying to prove the health implications of smoking. This paper ...

Abstract

The debate over the potential benefits of organic foods and conventional ones has been ongoing for quite a long time. Due to numerous reasons, consumers believe that organic foods are healthier, environmentally friendly as well as possess ethical option and they are not far from the truth. A number of scientific evidence indicate that organic foods are better for nature, involves high animal welfare, natural and great tasting foods aspects as well as safer and healthier option than non-organic ones. Studies reveal various reasons why consumers choose organics and interestingly most consumers who go for organics do so because ...

1. By “Moral Panic”, Steven Pinker means that nowadays many people in the world are certain that technological innovations will spoil, or even damage society. They think that, especially technologies such as the World Wide Web, will lead to a society that is interested in achieving nothing, and loses its culture. Those assumptions are often proven by wrong by scientific experiments. 2. Pinker offers some myths about the negative effects of new technologies, and the Web. For example, Pinker argues that many people accused video games of increasing violence among young people. However, during the 1990s, crime declined very ...

Criminal justice system has undergone tremendous changes. The advancement of technology has enhanced forensic investigation. Frye is one of the debated and cryptic decision in the United States jurisprudence. James Frye was tried in court for second-degree murder. James based his defense on systolic blood pressure test, but the court did not allow his testimony. The District of Columbia Court of Appeal put into consideration Frye’s testimony and argument. Frye test refers to the test that is streamlined towards determining the admissibility of various scientific evidence. It entails admitting scientific evidence at a trial process. The test was ...

The use of biometric evidence in executing criminal justice has gained reputation throughout the world as a result of rapid advancement in technology. In essence, biometric recognition entails the use of biometric equipment to recognize individuals through their biological characteristics (Sanders et al., 2010). Bio information of a person is captured and analyzed for use in identification. Some examples of bio information include fingerprint and signatures. A biometric evidence is the most popular and convincing method of confirming the identity of a person (Reedman, 2015). The criminal justice system uses different biometric characteristics to identify criminals depending on the ...

This myth is very popular. It is not surprised that I used to believe in the myth about left and right brains. It seems to me that almost all my friends, relatives, acquaintances believe in the idea that people who have more developed right hemisphere are more talented, creative and even genius. I do not remember when I learned this myth the first time, but I know that even some of my school teachers hold this myth. I used to believe that left-handers are very special or that to be left-hander is better than to be a right-hander. One ...

Lately, nurses have been encouraged to integrate and utilize evidence-based practice (EBP) in their everyday nursing care. EBP refers to using scientific evidence in determining best practice. Scientific evidence plays an important role in clinical decision-making. EBP is immensely critical and relevant in today’s nursing and clinical practice, and it can easily be seen in quality care. Through the practice, best clinical outcomes can be attained (Butterwick, 2013). For these reasons, the process has to be carefully observed using continuous monitoring and improvement. The application of evidence practice in the workplace involves six steps. First, the problem faced ...

Abstract

Food safety remains a serious issue in public health. Foodborne disease is the main threat to public health. It occurs when food gets contaminated with pathogens and is then ingested into the body. Food contamination occurs when there is a flaw in the food handling process that allows food to get into contact with the pathogens. Many efforts have been made to deal with food contamination. However, the food industry still faces many challenges some of which are emerging challenges. The dairy sectors are one of the sectors in the food industries facing numerous challenges. Nevertheless, it is one ...

Question 1

Currently, alcoholism represents one of the widespread addictions. The long-term physiological effects of addiction to alcohol are characterized by the phenomena of tolerance and dependence. Tolerance occurs when a set of liver enzymes is produced after a prolonged drinking, which assist in metabolizing alcohol. As a result, alcohol is broken down faster and the person has to increase alcohol amounts in order to attain the same amount of intoxication. Tolerance is the most critical long-term physiological effects of addiction to alcohol. This is so because it produces a false sense of security in the people addicted to alcohol. This can lead to ...

Introduction

It is important for the organization to train their nurses and explain the different types of patient care activities that could result in hand contamination. The advantages and disadvantages of hand-washing should be explained to the nurses in order to make them more efficient in their nursing practices. I have reviewed three articles in this direction so as to justify the arguments put forward.

- KuKanich, K.S., Kaur, R., Freeman, L.C., and Poweel, D.A. (2013). Evaluation of a Hand Hygiene Campaign in Outpatient Health Care Clinics. AJN, 113(3), 36-42.

- Why did you choose this article? After ...

Introduction

Dinosaurs are creatures that are believed to have dominated the earth millions of years ago. It is assumed that they existed at a time when human life was not in the phase. Scientific evidence proves that dinosaurs are the biggest animals that have ever been on the earth’s surface. There is no cogent reason why they became extinct. It is clear that, their existence on earth was timely because, not even a single dinosaur exists. In this regard, therefore, it is reasonable to carry out a research that focuses on unveiling possible causes and explanations that support the idea that, dinosaurs ...

Global warming is probably one of the most publicized environmental problems. Everywhere you can find activists of the fight for reducing the impact of humanity on the planet's climate. If in fact humanity leads to a marked increase in global sea level, producing carbon dioxide, which is often considered to be the cause of global warming, of course, something must be done about it.

Nevertheless, what if global warming is caused not by human activity, but by some other processes? The theory that states the use of fossil fuels is leading to a significant increase in the temperature of Earth's ...

Procedure and Facts

The two plaintiffs, who were minors, and their parents, commenced liability proceedings against the defendant, which was a pharmaceutical company. The plaintiffs were born with limb defects which they contended was not natural but rather by their mother’s use of Benedictin, a drug manufactured by the defendants. The claim was lodged at the Ninth Circuit court. The arguments from the opposing parties in the case elucidated differing opinions as to the more just, appropriate and reliable criteria for the admissibility of scientific evidence available. There existed an earlier common law rule, the Frye rule, which held scientific evidence must be ...

1. Introduction

Central venous access devices are small catheters that are placed either directly or indirectly into the superior venacava or right atrium for the following purposes: drug administration, nutrition, dialysis of the kidneys, antibiotic therapy or transplantation of the bone marrows among other reasons. They are often used when the smaller veins are inaccessible or medications or nutrients cannot be administered via the smaller veins. The use of CVAD is often marred by two major problems: occlusion by thrombosis and infection. The patency of the catheter must be maintained. Nurses use normal saline or heparin in order to maintain the ...

28 March 20

Introduction Electronic Cigarettes and vaping have become a normal part of our society’s daily terminology in the past couple of years. Advertisements for them abound, and vaping shops have begun to pop up everywhere. There are untold number of websites selling electronic cigarettes, and there are high profits to be made. Electronic cigarettes have been touted as a healthy alternative to smoking, or a non-addictive social activity. The multiple flavors available make the activity seem fun and harmless. While the advertising makes certain claims about how healthy electronic cigarettes are, companies have been known to stretch the ...

Anastasia Gvozdeva

Dr. Diane Watson Kwantlen Politechnic University 26.06.2015

Introduction

Introductory statement: Many observers have come up with various viewpoints in light of the examination of the two ideas of addiction and loneliness.

Thesis statement: There are similarities and differences between the causes and symptoms of both addiction and loneliness.

Body

First Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): In terms of similarity, some causes of addiction and loneliness relate to neurobiology. Scientific evidence shows that addictive tendencies occur in the parts of human brains that govern some of the most fundamental and life-sustaining requirements and functions.

Brain develops new circuitry all through the lifespan of people

The causes of both compulsion and loneliness differ significantly in light of their neurological causes. Second Supporting Idea (Topic Sentence): ...

Introduction

The rationale behind this research paper ‘should parents prohibit children to use their mobile phone’ is based on the growing impact that the devices have had over the last two decades not only on children, but other people too. There is no doubt that the devices have had many positive effects on people’s lives and allowed them to perform actions like sending a quick text to let your parents know your safe without having to rush back to your house to let your parents know you are okay. However, there is also growing evidence to suggest that mobile phones ...

Lab 1: Ethical Issue in the Movie Gattaca. The epicentre of ethical issues in the movie Gattaca is the manner in which an individual ought to be judged. Should it be by the genetic composition one is born with or by the character traits, personality attributes and ambitions chosen by an individual? Vincent is born with genetic weaknesses that could result in ailments in the future. His genetic composition denies him access to his dream job despite the fact that he achieves the required grades in school and is a strong and athletic young man. As a result, Vincent designs a plan to ...

The exploratory man expects nothing around a soul with the exception that it is a stream of awareness existing separated from the physical form. How it may exist, man does not ask, until he is persuaded that there is proof of its actual existence, and afterward an expansive number of partnered issues emerge (Inbar, par.2). Death is a subject which is of the deepest concern to everybody. One day or another, all must pass on. The fear of death surrounds the lives of all individuals. It carries impressively unnecessary distress, enduring and uneasiness to the survivors who are on edge to think ...

Introduction

CSI effect has brought a lot of frustration to the American legal system as jurors have developed unrealistic hopes as television shows has always made forensic science look simple, whereby in real life, it is a complex procedure. It has been found that the CSI effect has a huge impact on the legal system, especially in regards to the situation where jurors demand forensic evidence to use in criminal trials. This has led to criticism of forensic science television programs. CSI effect is the way in which forensic science becomes exaggerated on the crime shows in television so as to influence ...

Q.1 The five basic assumptions of positivism in law are realism, objectivity, scientific evidence, and ultimate proof is unattainable. The realism operates in order to impress investigators to face the reality without letting their emotions cloud their judgments. The objectivity wants them to focus on objectives without getting hurt from the presence of obstacles and problems in the way of solving the crime. The good investigator always follows the evidence because it does not lie, but people do in order to hide their wrongdoings. The final assumption argues that ultimate proof is not possible to be found, and ...

The term Evidence-Based Practice became common in the medical field in the 1990s. It is the meticulous and prudent application of current best evidence in order to make sensible decisions about people’s healthcare. The term current best evidence has also evolved with time. Currently, it is accepted that a well-implemented randomized controlled trial is the best means to establish that the intervention is effective. It also minimizes the bias that might render such conclusions invalid (Mattox & Kilburn, 2013). EBP’s goal is the integration of clinical expertise, external scientific evidence, and the patient’s perspectives in order to ...

A chain of eleven random explosions has taken place in an area that traverses two states and seven counties. The random explosions resulted in five deaths, 32 injuries and significant property damage. In all eleven cases, the explosions were detonated remotely. The Virtual Police Department of Maryland (VDP) will be the lead investigative agency because the first three attacks were within its jurisdiction. Two suspects were recognized and arrested, one adult male and the other a teenage male. Search and seizures were exercised, and both subjects confessed to their respective roles in the collective crime. - Model: Investigative Taskforce ...

Multitasking refers to the performance of a variety of tasks at one time. It has been defined by many researchers and psychologists. For instance according to Pashler (1994), multi-tasking can be defined as the ability to carry out operations simultaneously. Pashler’s (1994) study concludes that the ability to execute cognitive operations simultaneously is limited. On the other hand Dux et al. (2006) used brain scanners and identified that training can improve the speed of information processing, however Dux et al. (2006) agrees on the fact that tasks processing is not done simultaneously but can be carried out in rapid ...

Problem Statement

Most medical scientist and psychiatrists have defined depression as a mood disorder that often results to incessant feeling of extreme sadness and loss of interest in most activities that one used to enjoy. Depression has various references; the condition could be referred to as major depression, major depression disorder or clinical depression. Depression results to a variety of emotional and physical problems because the condition affects one’s thinking and behavior. Depressed people find difficulty in doing everyday tasks and experience severe hopelessness. Depression affects 19 million adult Americans, meaning it is the leading mental disorder in the U.S. Studies ...

Forensic Evidence 1: Kumho Tire Co. V. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137 (1999)Facts Patrick Carmichael was driving his minivan on July 6, 1993 when its right rare tire burst was causing the van to turn over. As a result, one passenger died, and several others sustained injuries. Carmichael, enjoined by the survivors and the deceased’s representatives, instituted an action against the tire manufacturer and distributor. They claimed that the accident was caused by a fault in the tire. The claimant’s case by and large relied on the expert opinion of a tire failure analyst. According to the expert opinion, ...

Crime Scene Investigating (CSI) follows teams collecting and securing evidence, conducting lab experiments, interviewing witnesses and applying forensic evidence to solve crime mysteries. In CSI Miami Season 1, episode 10 (dubbed A Horrible Mind) involved an investigation of a homicide of an unorthodox professor, whose tortured body was found hanged as if by a cult. The victim was a cultural anthropology lecturer, who attracted revulsion from his colleagues and parents, but was well-appreciated by his students, mainly because of his controversy-laden course. In the investigation, which was trained on the professors’ cult-like students, the episode brings to the fore entrenched racial/religious tensions ...

Introduction

Ghost hunting has been a very impressive program to follow within the American perspectives. After the generation of the series in the major Television Program, so many people gathered the interest to follow and understand the realities behind the program. The lack of including certain tools in the analysis and understanding the program or even the inclusion of certain tools of analysis in the interpretation of the program have in most cases led [to the claims of being scientific in nature. So many ghost hunters, the people with the interests and passion for following to understand a ghost hunting program and ...

Introduction

Aliens are creatures that are created as a result of fiction stories. At some point, the creatures assume human characters. In this regard, the holding from the above assertion does not conclusively dictate that the meaning of an alien strictly bases on fiction. In the modern society, the word alien is frequently used on a daily basis to refer to something or someone not normal. In this case, something new can be regard as alien. If a person happens to move from one country to another, it is likely that he will be regarded and considered by the inhabitants of the other ...

Whether or not having the choice to get an abortion is immoral is a very important question concerning the public debate about this controversial issue. From an objective perspective, the choice of getting an abortion is immoral, regardless of whether or not the women who carry out this choice are guilty or innocent. The first important factor that must be considered is that an abortion certainly results in the death of a living entity, i.e. the human embryo. The moral status of the human embryo that is killed is the foremost point in this debate. Moreover, plenty of evidence can be ...

Introduction

Malaria is major life threatening disease, transmitted through mosquitoes and caused by parasites. Plasmodium virus causes malaria in humans. A recent study and WHO Statistics revealed that around 625,000 individuals died because of Malaria in the year 2012. Malaria has affected more than 200 million people in over 75 countries in the past 50 years. The sub-Saharan Africa covering to about 50% of malarial cases alone. DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) was introduced in the year 1874. The insecticidal properties of DDT was discovered in the year 1935 and has been used worldwide ever since. Many early studies had revealed the ...

Summary

The prevalence of obesity has tripled majorly in youths among the age of 6 to 19 years during the last 3 decades. There are several diseases which are related to obesity. These include multiple chronic disease risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood glucose level, and high cholesterol level. Schools play a major responsibility to help to curb obesity and promote physical activity and healthy eating through practices, policies, and supportive environments (Mensah, 46). The guidelines in this report help to promote healthy eating and physical activity, thus includes coordination of school practices and policies; school nutrition services; ...

Environmental Risk Perception

This article recognizes the changes in the environment, pollution and modern technologies and their impact for both human and nature. The people perceive these risks prompts the actions adopted in addressing such risks. The article provides various factors that have been proposed in providing explanation risks with the environment providing a discussion of the biases and heuristics. However, the perceptions have also been based on subjective judgements on risks and cognitive biases. The article also provides a discussion of the psychometric, model, which identifies the core features of risk underlying perceptions of risks. The explanation on environmental risks and perception is ...

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Introduction: The debate of how the world came into being is almost as old as the world itself. There are two different sides of the story each having its own reasons. These two belief systems are extremely different from each other and are based on complete opposite theories. Although there is no proven way to end this debate, but some facts line up and the others don’t.

What is the Creation Theory?

The people who believe in the theory of creation, Creationists, have a belief that the world, and ...

Historically, there have been numerous attempts by religious philosophers to explain and prove the existence of God. However, it has attracted numerous attention from scholars, critics and researchers who have contributed significantly in understanding this contentious argument. Therefore, there has been different versions of the argument, which purport and indicate that it is self contradictory, denying that there exists a supreme being. Religious philosophers state that it is a reasonable belief that God exists because anybody purporting that nothing exists would have to exist, and they would be defeating their own argument. People who argue against the existence God conceive and ...

Genetically engineered foods are produced through genetic modification of crops. Under this technological advancement, some of the foods that the world has acquired include Flavr Savr Tomato from California in 1994. Currently, genetic modification has received massive expansion in almost every food production. The gene products that are developed can then be fed to animals and the product thus affects the dairy products and the meat (Harris, 2004). Scientists and economists have a positive motive when they campaign and advocate for genetically engineered foods. To begin with, the global population is on the increase. There is a massive third world ...

1.0 Introduction Malaria has been one of the most devastating diseases in the last several decades with far reaching health and socioeconomic consequences . According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) (2010) report on mortality due to infectious diseases malaria ranks 5th as the cause of global mortality, while it is the 2nd cause of death from infectious disease in Africa after HIV/AIDS. The disease affects up to 10% of the world’s population. . An estimated 40- 50% of the world’s population lives in malaria endemic regions and a child dies every second due to the disease . 90% ...

Research Question

Genetically modified foods have received a lot of criticism. The knowledge individuals have about genetically modified is either incomplete or false. In addition, some of the articles available in the media including the internet seem to be selective to an extent of avoiding scientific evidence and dwelling on moral and ethical reasoning. Considering the constantly rising population and the need to satisfy their food needs, are genetically modified foods the only left solution? Do the positive outcomes out do the negative? Are genetically modified foods more harmful or helpful?

Thesis statement

The genetically modified foods are developed through thorough scientific methods including ...

Jul. 29, 13

Introduction: Ethics and Scientific Communication The relevancy of monitoring the communication throughout society is implausible in that it may cause a heightened recourse. With the propensity to measure issues that ascend for scientists, research contributors, and ethics commission associates within the setting of business-specific research environment while emerging an implement that of which could be recycled to further aid in the manner of monitoring our communication . Interestingly enough, communicative distinctions that are founded encompassing single-mindedness group meetings and formal discussions connecting research members, researchers and ethics committee members of a public teaching environs and a measurable segment concerning distribution of a ...

Introduction

- Marijuana - Facts about Marijuana - Thesis statement

Marijuana laws

Explanation of how virtue ethics (Classical Theory) could resolve legalizing marijuana Contrast of explanation with ethical egoism. Views closer to mine Conclusion Abstract This document contains a proposal to legalize marijuana in United States of America. Many States have already legalized the use of marijuana for medical reasons and laws regarding the amount of ther drug people carry have been modified to the extent of those who have already been convicted given an opportunity to have their sentences/convictions revoked. Both classical and contemporary ...

The most publicized and sensational violent crimes that have been committed recently, such as the attack on the children of Newtown, Connecticut and the shootings at the Batman movie screening in Aurora, Colorado, have been committed by persons who appear to be mentally ill and perhaps additionally suffering from drug addition. The significant overlap between mental illness, drug addiction, and violence is well documented and thus the criminal justice system has put resources behind trying to solve this problem with programs such as drug and mental health courts (Rossman, 2012). In contrast, persons with mental retardation, also known by ...

Over the years, man has embarked on explaining his relationship to the environment. There has been an increasing emergence of theories that seek to describe the social, biological, and physical environment in which man resides. These theories and school of thoughts have been instrumental in helping people to gain a better understanding of the universe and the relationship of the human race to the universe. These theories and school of thoughts are based on skills such as observation, conducting of experiments, and the analysis of these experiments. This means that the validity of knowledge regarding the relationship of the human ...

Literature Review: Early Childhood Education

Literature Review: Early Childhood Education

Introduction

Early childhood education is an important pillar in the education system but is often ignored in terms of formulation of robust policies and curriculum to guide it. The formative years in early childhood education should provide a basis for more advanced study in primary school, high school, colleges and university level. To gain a better understanding of early childhood education, one must evaluate pertinent issues regarding curriculum and other aspects of this sector. In this essay, two articles are reviewed in light of early childhood education. This articles are drawn from the book, The Curriculum Studies ...

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines science as “a system of knowledge covering general truths or the operation of general laws especially as obtained and tested through scientific method.” On the other hand Forensics is defined as “suitable to courts of judicature.” As such, Forensic Science is the use of a knowledge system covering general truths, tested through scientific method that is suitable to judicature or to public discussion and debate. Comparing and contrasting “normal” science with forensic science is a quixotic task. The contrast is absurd on its face because forensic science is appropriately a part of the normal sciences – were it not ...

Overview

Nicholas Carr in his book, The Shallows, details his reservations regarding the increasing influence of the internet as the preferred medium of communication and information storage. In the book, he states that the “Net” has become some kind of religious or philosophical movement led by the undisputed online giant, Google (Carr 150). He insists that the very basis of the internet as an information and communication tool is the largely mechanistic approach of the industrial complex. This means that the internet has begun employing the basic industrial tenets of enhancing efficiency given strict objectives and sets of constraints. In ...

Moon and Balasubramanian 2001

In contrast, Garkell et al. (2004) contend that it is the perceived absence of benefits and not the assessment of risks that accounts for the low index of acceptance of GM foods by the European public. The authors reviewed the results of an earlier study where they used the Eurobarometer survey on biotechnology (EB52.1) to ask 1000 respondents in each of 17 European countries their opinions on whether each of 7 biotechnologies was (1) useful (an index of benefit), (2) risky (an index of risk), and (3) morally acceptable (an index of support) (Garkell et al. 2000). GM food ...

Introduction:

General Motors, commonly known as GM is an auto manufacturing multinational company based in Detroit, Michigan. Before 2009, GM was the world’s largest automaker by vehicle unit sales. The company employs over 202, 000 people. GM places employee’s security at the pinnacle of the company’s goals because auto making is a labor-intensive exercise. Auto –making is a rigorous exercise that is monotonous and can be harmful to body organs such as the spinal cord and back area. As the safety manager of the GM Detroit plant, I am writing a report that explores the effectiveness of the back-belts as ...

Validity of Health Information

Validation of information presented in a publication entails the evaluation of (1) the goals of the organization involved in the publication, (2) conflicts of interest, (3) major stakeholders, (4) the knowledge, expertise, and qualifications of the editorial board, and (5) the editorial process. The members of the Editorial Board of a publication interest are the gatekeepers of scientific information.

Australian Medical Handbook (AMH)

The Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH) was developed as a resource for healthcare practitioners interested in the quality use of pharmaceuticals in Australia (AMH, 2012). AMH is independent of both Government and the pharmaceutical industry; therefore, the AMH has no conflict of interest and ...

Part -1: Discuss responsibilities of the nurse, related to health promotion, risk factors and disease management.

(a) How does the nurse use nursing process to plan care in promoting health, risk reduction and disease management? (b) Explain the benefits of using evidence- based practice in planning care. (c) Discuss strategies for including evidence -based practice in planning care.

Part- 11: Choose a disease and compare the evidence based pathophysiology; diagnosis and treatment applied to two different age groups.

(a) Explain the pathophysiology and etiology of the disease, including impact of age. (b) Examine the impact of age on risk factors. (c) Differentiate between the diagnostic processes for the two age groups. (d) Compare treatment of the disease based on age, using scientific evidence based information. (e) Explain how the nurse uses evidence-base information ...

Diet pills, also called anti-obesity drugs, aim to allow weigh loss or weigh regulation by controlling the metabolism, suppressing appetite, or absorbing calories. However, most diet pills available are exploiting consumers through deceptive marketing using false claims that the product’s effectiveness and safety are supported by scientific evidence. Although fraudulent marketing is the main issue with over-the-counter diet pills, prescription diet pills usually carry similar risks. Scientific evidence for most products does not clarify their long-term effects, so it is not possible to guarantee safety when it comes to diet pills. Furthermore, research does not provide detailed insight ...

The case before the court faces Mr. John Robinson and Mr. Jim Harrison. Mr. John Robinson is being accused of the murder of Jane Clark and robbery at the Mayfair Bank. Mr. Jim Harrison is accused of being an accomplice in the crimes committed by Mr. John Robinson. There are several ordinary and two expert witnesses to offer sufficient direct, circumstantial and scientific evidence and ensure that the accused persons are convicted of the crimes of homicide and robbery. The first witness is Mr. Bill Simpson the assistant to the deceased head teller Jane Clerk. Jane Clark was ...