Essays on Stress

Stress is the tension or pressure on the mind when an unwanted condition arises. Stress is known as a situation where one is not happy with the results of the work done.
There are many causes of stress, and many things which can cause stress. From household chores to the national and international level, the stress appears on every individual. There are some kinds of stress that appear for a short time, while there are some kinds of stress that prolong for many years upon an individual or upon any company that is called a long term stress or Continue reading...

In the hospitality industry, communication and participation of management and employees to consult with relevant stakeholders are crucial to sustaining the organization’s effective performance as instrumental to financial success. As explicitly defined, employee participation is disclosed as the “process of employee involvement designed to provide employees with the opportunity to influence and where appropriate, take part in decision making on matters that affect them” . Likewise, communication is the process by which management and employees send important messages regarding the products and services offered by organizations.
The methods of communication are noted to entail downward and upward flows. Downward Continue reading...

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Connected Health: A Review Of Technologies And Strategies To Improve Patient Care With Telemedicine And Telehealth

- Joseph Kvedar1,
- Molly Joel Coye2 and
- Wendy Everett3,*
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- 1Joseph Kvedar is director of the Center for Connected Health at Partners HealthCare System, in Boston, Massachusetts.
- 2Molly Joel Coye is chief innovation officer at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Health, UCLA Medical Center, in Los Angeles.
- 3Wendy Everett () is president of NEHI ( Continue reading...

1. Considering what is known about the teenage brain and sexual development, are messages of "just say no" likely to be effective when it comes to drug use and sex? Why or why not? Be sure to explain your answer. Please note your answer should make reference to both adolescent brain and sexual development. (3 points)
The adolescent brain is considered to be more similar to the brain of a child than an adult. Its development is a work in progress. Adolescents don’t perceive things in the way adults do. Their brain is filled with curiosity about the Continue reading...

The social problem of major concern to me and my family as a whole is the lack of the ability to encourage the female education in the society that I live in. This problem has made my life take a different direction especially in my career. Due to the societal and the family pressures, I have been able to delay the accomplishment of my career objectives. I will have to finish up my bachelors at my mid-40s because the female education in the society is not valued. To me this is a social problem because it has affected many Continue reading...

Term Paper

Our respiratory system is composed of the air passages provided by 1) nose, 2) pharynx, 3) larynx and 4) the respiratory surfaces of the lungs. The primary function of this system is ventilation and gas exchange. However, there are certain secondary roles played by this system viz. olfaction, phonation, and stabilization of the thorax during the mechanical exertion and certain other biochemical functions.
Anatomy and physiology of the larynx: Larynx (commonly known as Voice Box) is a part of lower respiratory tract and is the organ for phonation (generation of sounds). Basically, Larynx is an air passage and has Continue reading...

The variables

Stress can occur to any human being. Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life particularly to traumatic incidences. The process of induced abortion or natural is a stressful time for many women (Adler, N. E., David, H. P., Major, B. N., Roth, S. H., Russo, N. F., & Wyatt, G. E. 1990, p. 41). The stress can occur before and after abortion. In this study we are focusing only on post abortion stress. Women who undergo abortion natural or induced are likely to experience acute stress i.e. Acute stress originates from the demands and Continue reading...

You will not get wrinkles if you regularly do yoga exercises. This statement or useful advice you may have heard from many yogis or your yoga instructor. In fact, this statement is true as yoga increases the stretching ability of your muscles and your body becomes more elastic and beautiful, as well. Yoga is the only exercise that not only shapes up your body, but also cures many diseases.
In yoga, you will find many “asana or yoga poses” that stimulate our internal organs,and they perform their function in much better way. Like “tritone asana” that stimulate the Continue reading...

Afghanistan occupation: Take a pro or con position on whether the US should pull out of Afghanistan as it is today.

Thesis statement

Public opinion in the United States of America is for the government to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan. I will not support the pulling out of the troops out of Afghanistan.

Introduction

There was information from the White House regarding a statement on the status of the available negotiations between Afghanistan and the United States of America with the main intention of keeping the troops in Afghanistan after the year 2014. The White House and the Pentagon have been Continue reading...

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Halal Food
  Halal food has become a highly conversational subject in our world. Many people are familiar with the word Halal, while others do not know what Halal means. Halal food refers only to meat and chicken, and it means that the meat is slaughtered in different way. Halal is an Arabic term that means permitted. The food is permissible according to Islamic law; for a meat as certified Halal, it is not forbidden such as meat from hindquarters or animal such as pork. The Halal method is specifically practiced by the religions that believe in the God of Continue reading...

Heated hose pipes are the pipes that offer constant water supply in freezing temperatures. Mostly, they are built and designed to fit personal equipment, structure and requirements. Mainly, they are made up of thermostat switches. As temperature approaches freezing zones, the heat from the heaters keeps the water flowing if need arises. Mainly, the heating element used is copper wire. It’s mainly inside the hose pipeline. It mainly regulates the water flow by turning on and off the heater. The element is usually 50 feet long as it runs with the hose pipe. The length and diameter plays Continue reading...

Introduction

Wong, Carol, Jacquelynne, Eccles (1198) argue that, it takes a lot of courage to stand tall and defend ones belief and values. He cited examples using several people like Martin Luther king who stood to fight racism and ethnicity in America. They further argue that, helloes must have faced several adversities on their way to prominence. They mention of Jesus who died n the cross for all people without discriminating the gender, race, ethnicity or age. Jesus was stereotyped but yet he stood firm to accomplish his mission here on earth. The study shows that, the Black Americans face Continue reading...

Introduction

Work versus family life conflict starts to occur when there are demands that are incompatible between a person’s work and family life. These demands may include increased work load at both the sides. People may experience increase of work load at their workplace when they are asked to sit for extra hours which are taken from their time of family life. The workload increase at workplace has a pressure of career growth and good evaluation by the management due to which a person tries to cope up with the situation by spending extra hours at the workplace. Similarly, Continue reading...

Technology

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Latest developments in Information and communication technology paved an adventures life to the present generations. It created a brand new another world, made the fantasies happen and let the people feel or does what they wanted to. Of course, these words fit to the concept of virtual reality, an immediate exiting second world just a push of a button away. Specifically speaking, I am concerning to games here. Games play an important part in digital life of the people and since digitization is everywhere so are the games. It is gift of technology to its users. But Continue reading...

Earthquakes and other natural disasters are common occurrences in the world since historic times. There are several methods that different civilizations use to avert the consequences of the disasters. In particular, earthquake is one such disaster that is not predictable, yet its impacts are great in the property and human life. Due to this phenomenon, the construction of house had to include earthquake resistant techniques. There are several methods that traditional societies use in constructing house that are earthquake resistant. Most of these methods utilize locally available materials. These include the following.
- Construction technology that use ductile construction Continue reading...

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The therapist’s response to Anna

Anna you have been having some issues lately regarding having a boyfriend and your mother is concerned that you are not ready for a relationship with an older boy. He is pressuring you into having sex with him but you are not ready to make such a commitment. At this point you may think that what you are feeling for your boyfriend is love, but true love is when your partner can understand what you are going through and help you to go through it rather than force you to make a Continue reading...

Introduction

Divorce is the dissolution or termination of a marital union. It is the reorganizing or cancelling of legal responsibilities of the marriage, thus breaking the bonds of matrimony between a husband and wife under the rule of law of a given country or state. Annulment declares the marriage null and void and, therefore, annulment is not a divorce. Divorce as a legal process comes along with some factors, which involve the distribution of property, child support, child custody, spousal support, child access, vision of debt and parenting time. In many countries, monogamy is required by law so divorce will Continue reading...

Introduction

In the chapter 3 from the book The Basic Concepts of Wellness, the thing is about how to train body and mind very good so that to reach success in any kind of sport, specifically fitness. Training fitness is doing the hard work by stimulating muscles and getting trained heart. This chapter tells about how to do it right not to get the body harmed. It is necessary to choose the boots right, to decide how to organize the day correctly, how to deal with problems that may happen during training. The book may be very useful in order Continue reading...

Soft tissue injuries of the handCarpal tunnel Syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is an arm disorder that causes tingling, numbness and other indications. Carpal tunnel syndrome is associated with a pinched nerve in the wrist. Factors that can contribute to the carpal tunnel syndrome are; patterns of hand use, anatomy of one's wrist or certain health risk factors. Bound by tendons and bones, carpal tunnel is a thin pathway that is situated on the palm flank of the wrist. That passageway protects the main nerve from the hand and tendons that bend the limbs. The compression of the nerve is Continue reading...

INTRODUCTION

In this information age, the digital revolution has transformed the industry to an information based economy. Since the late 1970s, the day to day evolution of technology has shaped the modern society by introducing globalized communication. The UK mobile phone network industry is developing day by day by introducing the new-tech systems in the market. O2, Vodafone, EE, T-Mobile, and Orange are the biggest mobile phone network providers in the UK (Rushton, 2012). This report has presented a thorough economic analysis of mobile phone network industry in the UK, considering the biggest network providers in the country.

ANALYSIS OF MOBILE PHONE OPERATORS IN UK

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Having seen the interview on YouTube, I have to say that I was not impressed by what I saw or heard. The interviewer was biased and her aggressive posture as the interview went along was a total give-away. The interviewer was unfair to Aslan, and in most cases, kept asking the same question again and again without justification. It was also obvious that she tripped, as her emotions got the better of her. Aslan was so convincing with his response that Lauren Green, the interviewer, made the interview so personal and hit out at Aslan, without even thinking about Continue reading...

Introduction

Building simulation methods should focus on the effect that occurs between convective heat repulsion between external air circulation and the given wall surfaces. This study will take a closer look on the effects of heat transfer on a brick surface. A tetrahedral mesh will be used to scertain for the effects that are caused on the walls. A brick wall is known for its thermal characteristic of absorbing heat. Therefore, this thermal property will also be studied in this study. Most authors have attributed this norm to behavior of the different correlations that are used to estimate the exact Continue reading...

Abstract

The project deals with the problem of bullying in the workplace. It was established that Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act and the Healthy Workplace Bill regulate interpersonal relationship and prohibit bullying in the workplace. The types of bullies and their activities are the focal points of the research paper. Since workplace assault poses a tremendous threat to physical and psychological well-being of victims, mental, emotional and physical consequences of bullying were given a particular focus in the concluding part of the project.
Keywords: bullying, workplace, victim, physical, mental, abuse
It so happens that people are split into two Continue reading...

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to determine the effects of stress among workers. A sample of 100 workers was used in the research and this included both sexes. Stress is generally a psychological problem that interferes with the stability of the mind of an individual. Interviews were carried out among the 100 workers where they were asked of how stress affected their performance at work. Not all workers were reached out to be interviewed. Therefore, use of questionnaires was employed in the exercise. According to the results it was found out that stress had negative effects on the Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Q1: I am not particularly anxious at the prospect of my own death. Though I do not tend to be especially brave in situations that call for it, I am not overwhelmed with the idea that my death is about to happen at any second. I do think about it sometimes, and it does cause confusing feelings. However, the anxiety that I feel does not hinder my day-to-day life. I believe I experience a normal level of anxiety, given the subject. A statement that was particularly stressful for me to consider was about my experience with friends and family Continue reading...

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Firefighters coupled with other emergency responders are evidenced by numerous dangers within their daily operations. As such, the various firefighters are exposed to smoke, extremely deadly temperatures stress within the operative environment coupled with issues entailing the personal protective gear. Despite the notion that the varied fatalities reported are associated with burn and smoke inhalation, recent studies have shown increased deaths as a result of cardiovascular events. Studies within the firefighting frontier have revealed that cardiac related issues have accounted for the highest number of non-incident firefighter deaths. United states fire administration (USFA) coupled with the National fire protection Continue reading...

Introduction

Acute myocardial infarction is a complication of the heart that in which patients complain of heaviness or discomfort of the chest area. This complication is mainly as a result of a decrease in blood flow into the lungs or increase in perfusion. Diagnosis of this complication is done with great detail of the family history as well as physical examination to ascertain the levels of complication (Kapfhammer et al., 2004). In most cases, the treatment involves combating the possibility of re-infarction with much focus being given on the need to reduce any further damage of the cardiac tissue.
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Recently, attention has been diverted to clean, alternative and renewable technologies due to the depletion of petroleum resources and increase of the green house gases from the combustion of fuel resources. Fuel cell is the fore-runner of these technologies and has received immense impetus due to its relatively clean source of energy. Fuel-cells are devices that produce electrical energy from chemical transformation reactions. Electrodes are placed within an electrolyte medium that facilitates oxidation of fuel. In these electrochemical reactions, ions are generated that generate electricity. This electrical energy can be effectively harnessed to carry out a myriad of functions. Continue reading...

INSTITUITON

There is nothing wrong with wanting to look presentable. People should go out in public with good personal hygiene habits and should want to wear cloths appropriate for the situation that they find themselves in. However, sometimes people can go to far to one end of an extreme and become obsessed with their physical appearance to the point that it negatively affects their life. As will be seen in this essay, young people are especially susceptible to carrying too much about their physical appearance. This can have negative effects on their health, their social lives, and the personal relationship Continue reading...

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According Uggen and Blackstone, sexual harassment in the workplace refers to the “Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that interferes with one’s employment or work performances or creates a hostile or offensive environment” (626). While there are laws that protect victims of sexual harassment, there are still recorded cases of the same where victims sue their workmates over harassment allegations. For instance, on October 15, 2013 the New York Times Newspaper carried the headline “Ex-Mayor of San Diego Pleads Guilty to Continue reading...

Person is able to adapt to various circumstances; with change in our lives, we are changing ourselves. Changes occurring in us help us survive, independently from the circumstances we can fall into. However, some events, especially stretching over time, could result in deep mental disorder called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). When we talk about PTSD, it is implied that the person has come through one or even more situations of traumatic character that have considerably influenced the psyche of the person. Such situations usually considerably differ from events in the past or have caused so much suffering that the Continue reading...

Introduction of the OSH Act

OSH Act was proposed due to the accidents that were being experienced in the industries. The industry- specific safety statutes were still being enacted at the period. Most of these statutes protected employees under the federal agency contractors, and those that dealt with maintenance. The health and safety issues were also limited to a number of unions that represented workers that were in hazardous industries. The most common hazardous industries back then were electrical industries, mining, construction and auto. As the incidents of industrial accidents rose in the late 1960’s, there was a need to come up with Continue reading...

Part 1: Subject Matter

Love and relationships appears to be a subject that touched the heart of Gary. Most of his poems revolve around the subject of love and the efforts of people to relate with those around them. The innocence of love relationships especially to young children who are growing and the fears that the adults have when they think of rejection has been perfectly addressed in Gary’s poems. The poem, oranges focus on two lovebirds in their early teens as they make sacrifices just to be with each other. The innocence and determination that has been displayed in their relationships Continue reading...

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Abstract
This paper examines the air pollution problem in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Heavy pollution in the city has become a concern because of the increasing cases of health problems. Many babies are being born with defects in vital organs, pregnant women are miscarrying and the level of respiratory disease cases has risen. Although burning of coal in homes, during winter, causes pollution other sources of pollution contribute as well. The high altitude and the mountains surrounding Ulaanbaatar worsen pollution in the city. In winter, the Siberian anticyclone causes the city to have temperature inversion and high pressure, which do not Continue reading...

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Question 2
An independent-samples t-test was conducted to compare DRA scores among students receiving phonics training and a control group .There was a significant difference in the scores for the phonics group (M=6.4, SD=1.64) and the control group (M=4.4, SD=1.42); t(18)=2.9, p = .01.

The mean and standard deviations for Degree of Reading Ability (DRA) scores for Year 4 students are presented in table 1.

In the current sample, the difference between the phonics group and the control group was statistically significant; the group receiving phonics training had scored significantly higher on the Degree of Reading Ability test than the group that did not receive the training. As the DRA is a measure reflecting reading fluency, these results indicate Continue reading...

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The Importance of Losing Weight and Staying Physically Fit
“You’re fat/chubby/overweight!” Nobody wants to hear such statements. In one of the several online blogs the topic of being fat, the unanimous writer narrates his personal life story on how being called fat or overweight hurts and leaves an emotional scar on the victim. It is something one never forgets. Being labeled fat is considered as offensive and an attack on one’s self esteem. While some embrace their overweight appearances and argue that true beauty comes from within, most of us feel humiliated on Continue reading...

President John F Kennedy is widely regarded as one of the most popular American President's of all time. The United States underwent major changes under JFK's regime, with the most important changes being related to Civil Rights, and also tackled some tough global issues such as the Cuban missile crisis with aplomb. However, before all this, JKF actually had quite a hard time during the Presidential elections. In fact, the victory that JFK experienced was one of the closest ever in the US presidential race. Yet, the President was determined to start off on a high note, and win Continue reading...

Since its discovery, many years ago, coffee has arguably become one of the most popular drinks in the world. Some people enjoy a cup of coffee as breakfast, while others take it during a formal engagement such as during a meeting or a date. It is for this reason that many researchers associated with the study of coffee have dedicated most of their efforts in discovering new types of coffee, improved methods of refining it, and also the most appropriate methods of preparing coffee. The reasons and impacts of drinking coffee are limitless. There are communities which relate coffee Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines

Introduction
Not many people outside of the medical field or human services are familiar with the term Trauma Informed Care or the services it provides. Unfortunately, unless you are providing Trauma Informed Care, or are in need of it, you have most likely never heard of it. Trauma Informed Care is a service offered to help survivors of trauma recover and get back to leading their normal lives. In New York State, it is given most often to traumatized children. The services are also offered to the families of victims. Its history is dynamic and heroic. Though Trauma Informed Continue reading...

Impact of technology and globalization on Samsung

Samsung is a global company and due to the globalization, much exchange of technology within the company’s network has been experienced. Due to this, one of the branches of the corporation, Samsung Electronics emerged winners in 32 design and innovation engineering awards back in 2008. After this, the company has steadily grown through the years. The company has increased its plants and sales network to 61 countries with over 160,000 employees. The level of technology that is being experience in today’s age and era is of great impact to the company as it gives it the Continue reading...