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Summary Report 1

What factors contributed to the problem? Volcanic activity is a major contributing factor to the issue of climate change. The eruption of volcanoes leads to the release of large quantities of water vapor, ash, dust, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere. In the atmosphere, these sulfur dioxide molecules will react with water vapor leading to the formation of sulfuric acid, which is then spread all over the world through winds. The sulfuric acid formed in the atmosphere can significantly affect the amount of solar radiation entering the Earth’s surface and thereby the ...

Abstract

Carbon capture is an essential approach for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Different plants utilize various technologies in reducing carbon dioxide emission. Some of the conventional techniques employed include oxy-fuel, pre, and post-combustion carbon capture. These approaches have a high potential for capturing carbon dioxide. However, their massive initial and implementation costs have been a challenge to plants globally. Additionally, most of them are yet to experience large scale applications. Therefore, it is essential for research and development activities to be conducted. This can ensure a reduction in the cost of production. The carbon capture technologies differ in costs. This ...

Abstract

This paper assesses the relationship between personal values that individuals possess and the professional code of ethics of their respective careers. A case scenario of a neuropsychologist misinterpreting the results of an assessment battery leading to inaccurate diagnosis and denial of disability is used to bring out this relationship. Through the analysis of the standards of the psychological code of conduct, the paper tries to show how personal values and professional code of conduct affect the decision making process. Some of the standards that have been covered include bases for assessment Section (9.01), interpreting of results section (9.06), and ...

Investment appraisal and efficient market hypothesis

PART A: Investment Appraisal

Determination of cash flows Calculation of NPV The NPV of the equipment is $298,352. The value is positive implying that the equipment is viable. Under the NPV criterion, a firm should accept an investment whose NPV is more than zero (Chandra, 2014). Therefore, Stream Stop Ltd. Torrent Flood Defences Plc should undertake the project.

Mistakes made within the original proposal

Appraisal technique: The Company made an error in the choice of the method of evaluating the investment. The return on investment uses the net profit in determining the worth of an investment (Röhrich, 2014). Investment analysis should be based ...

Everyone loves the food at the dining table to be appealing to their senses besides their taste buds through attractive colors and flavors. For instance, one cannot imagine a loaf of bread without its trademark golden brown crust. How do foods get their unique color and aroma? A series of reactions known as Maillard reactions produce countless chemical compounds that give foods like bread, chocolates, potato chips and roasted meat their unique colors (Copeland, 2016). These reactions take place at high temperatures of around 130℃ when raw food items are baked, roasted or fried. This explains why boiled, steam-cooked ...

Proposition 36 - Literature Review

Before 2000 The three strikes law commonly referred to as Proposition 36 has had a long history. It started in the year 1994 when the state passed Proposition 184, which allowed courts to convict a person from 25 years to lifetime if that person had two or more serious convictions for a violent felony in the past. It also qualified the courts to double a person’s penalty of a convict if had been convicted of a felony before (Farabee et al., 2004). The initial attitude was that it was mandatory in all qualifying cases. This attitude came to ...

The study of endocrinology looks into ordinary and abnormal hormonal behavior. The endocrine system includes internal organs that secretes hormones. That is to say, endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream. These endocrine glands are essential organs of the human body that imperative to maintain various human functions, not to mention, life itself. Hormonal glands that make up the endocrine system influence many relevant factors such as pregnancy, capability to breast feed, and also the process of a child developing normally. The endocrine system aids in the regulation of a human’s basic bodily functions. Given that, these functions ...

Assignment Three

Introduction The Australian Customs and Border Protection (ACBP) is a government agency tasked not only with the protection of the geographical borders of the country, but also with ensuring that all goods and items entering the country are not in violation of any customs codes as well. In the previous assignment, the organization recently underwent improvements in knowledge management to include information technology upgrades, but that the full integration and migration to the overall knowledge management system is hampered by problems in organization and skills development. It is this aspect that will be carefully investigated by this assignment, with ...

Introduction

Until recently, genetic foods have become popular for their ability to address many production and quality issues faced by natural/organic farming methods. Genetically modified crops are those whose genetic makeup has been improved to enhance the level of nutrients, resistance to diseases, increase yields, adaptability to climatic factors, and reduce the time of production (Ronald & Adamchak, 2008). It is different from the conventional breeding because genetic modification allows introduction of genes from any organism (animal and plants) in altering crops whereas breeding allows transfer of genes across related species only. On the other hand, organic farming is a natural ...

Introduction

In recent decades, trends in diets tailored to promote weight loss have resulted in a significant increase in the intake of protein, particular in people with overweight and obesity issues. Accordingly, researchers have questioned the benefits or risks linked to the habitual consumption of “dietary protein in excess of recommended intakes” (Martin et al., 2005). In general, the primary concern has involved the possibility that diets rich in protein may increase hyperfiltration and, hence, exacerbate renal damage. Nevertheless, the potential link between protein-rich diets and renal damage has also been questioned due to an absence of adequate clinical evidence. ...

Proposition 36 - Literature Review

Before 2000 The three strikes law commonly referred to as Proposition 36 has had a long history. It started in the year 1994 when the state passed Proposition 184, which allowed courts to convict a person from 25 years to lifetime if that person had two or more serious convictions for a violent felony in the past. It also qualified the courts to double a person’s penalty of a convict if had been convicted of a felony before. The initial attitude was that it was mandatory in all qualifying cases. This attitude came to change only in 1996 ...

Average people often become pawns in political wars between countries. In these latter days, it mostly happens in the conflicts between the Middle East and West. The story described in the “780 Days of Solitude” started in 2009 in the days of the tensions between the United States of America and Iran and the nuclear question. It was first published in Mother Jones in 2014 and describes the life of three innocent American citizens in the Iran prison and their thoughts for almost a year. This paper aims to discuss the structure of the “780 Days of Solitude” and ...

Executive summary

The stock price of Southern Cross Media Group Limited did not show any reaction to the announcement of the 2015 financial results. The stock price increased days before the announcement and the day after the event but declined two days after the announcement. Financial analysis of firm indicates that it has a strong liquidity, and this has improved over the last five years. Its debt to equity ratio has increased due to the capital reduction in accordance with the relevant statute. The year 2015 saw a decline in the profitability of the company although this did not affect the ...

Deciding Which Market to Enter

A case study of Taco Bells Introduction A company with objectives of entering into new markets must implement strategic decisions on the type of market and the entry mode. Typically, global business enterprises enter new markets through exportation, obtaining market licenses, the formation of joint ventures, or sole venture entry (Keegan, 1989). Any of these entry modes require a firm to commit some resources to succeed in the market entry. Thus, initial strategic decisions as to the category of the market and appropriate entry mode are essential. High competition, industrial organization, and international market imperfections tend to impede the ...

Introduction

Much recent publicity surrounding climate change has focused mostly on global warming, but little direct correlation has been given in the media with regard to the impacts that environmental pollution has on climate change, and also on human health. Although studies of pollution and the environment have been carried out since the time of the Industrial Revolution, it only relatively recently that attempts to measure environmental on a global scale have been undertaken. Environmental pollution is a major cause of global concern, not only for the effects that it has on the physical environments, but also for its potential ...

Dominant approach

Robin Hood’s parade is at first doing a good job at maintaining order or, at least, providing for the needs of the poor and those who have decided to join his course. Robin Hood becomes a vigilante when the sheriff fails to provide safety for the people. His strategy involves hiding in the woods where the sheriff cannot trace him . He provides for those who are oppressed by robbing the rich and giving it to the poor. His goal is to cause unrest in the state so that the Sheriff can be discredited. Eventually, he recruits too many ...

Marketing

Introduction The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association represents the majority of the wireless communication industry in Canada with members ranging from wireless data and voice service providers to global smartphone brands. In order for the organization to better represent the telecoms industry to consumers in Canada, a market research of the top smartphone brands was conducted to determine the current market conditions of the three smartphone brands namely iPhone, BlackBerry, and Nokia. The analysis of the three brands involves gathering important information about including financial performance. In addition, the study will also determine what the customers are saying about the ...

Introduction

Natural resources for decades have always provided many nations with the affluent source of wealth that helps in building their economy. As such, many of the countries that majorly depend on the natural resources such as copper, oil, gold and uranium often embark on intensive mining practices to ensure their natural reserves are productive and can offer sustainability to their economies. Due to their dependency on these resources, the countries often have structures and laws that govern how they handle the resources in every stage to ensure maximization. It is important to highlight that the resources are most often ...

Rat Endocrinology

Hypothalamus 1. What is the molecular mechanism to release TRH? TRH refers to the thyrotropin-releasing hormone. This hormone is produced by the hypothalamus. Before the full activity of TRH, some tightly controlled processes occur in the body including the appropriate folding of prohormone to move to the secretary pathway, the processing after translation, and movement of the peptides, which are processed, towards the secretary granules for secretion (Nillni n.p.). TRH develops from bigger inactive precursor (known as proTRH) as a result of modifications after translation and moved through the controlled secretary pathway. Prohormone convertases (abbreviated as PCs) including PC1/3 ...

Abstract

Environmental pollution is among the hotly debated topics in the field of environmental studies. Contamination of this kind ranges from that of water, soil, and air. Industrialization and large organizations have been reported to be the primary sources of pollution across the world. Chevron, a leading multinational energy corporation, has in the recent past been accused and charged for heavy soil and water contamination through oil spills. Such environmental pollution has substantial consequences on the human health, safety, and well being. Van Duzer et al. (2015) assert that one of the most affected nations through the company’s activities ...

Problem

In 2008, Japan tried to re-establish diplomatic relations with North Korea. Diplomatic relations had not existed between the two countries since the Korean Peninsula. Japan promised to provide North Korea with economic and financial instruments to boost its economy while North Korea agreed to investigate the case of the abduction of Japanese citizens by the North Korean government in the 1970s and 1980s (Smith, 2013). Japan also made a commitment that in the event that North Korea fulfilled its part of the negotiated promises, it was going to lift economic sanctions that were imposed in 2006. Despite sitting at ...

Background

Wound healing is one of the most important processes in maintaining the health of a person. Multiple factors affect wound healing in humans regardless of age. A partial list includes diabetes, hereditary healing disorders, obesity, drugs, alcoholism, smoking and compromised immune condition. Infection, stress, nutrition, and radiation therapy can also contribute to delayed or incomplete wound healing (Guo & DiPietro, 2010). In the start of a wound, an inflammatory response is initiated. Blood vessels expand, helping white blood cells and nutrients to reach the wound. Wound healing is achieved through the processes of hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. Proper sequence ...

Introduction

A pressure cooker is a hermetically sealed pot that utilizes the thermodynamic principles of steam pressure to cook foods faster than conventional cookers, and use energy more efficiently. Though pressure cookers have existed for many years, they have lately gained considerable popularity as they are considered to be among the beast means for healthy cooking in the market. Moreover, pressure cookers are very simple to use, and the resulting appearance and flavor of foods cooked in them make it difficult to believe how fast the cooking process is actually completed. This paper will focus on the thermodynamic principles under ...

Introduction

Over the course of the last few decades, global pollution has overwhelmingly been on the rise. As years go by - the humans' way of thinking evolves. Hence, the technological aspect of life keeps on advancing rapidly at the expense of contaminating our planet. Similar to other elements associated with human life, the natural environment is also undergoing a continuous change. There is the unchallengeable need of developing knowledge of the issues that characterize this change. The modern world is experiencing an increase in the natural calamities and varying weather patterns. These changes are primarily associated with the environmental ...

The hacking of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) computer networks and confidential databases in 2014 is considered the worst and most damaging corporate cyber terrorism attack in the history of the United States. The responsibility for the attacks was claimed by a vigilante group that called itself the Guardians of Peace (GoP), whose motive for the attack was to block the release of the movie ‘The Interview’ on December 25, 2014. The movie’s plot revolved around two journalists who get an assignment to interview North Korea’s controversial dictator Kim Jong Un and are subsequently ordered to assassinate Un ...

Homeostasis refers to any self-regulating process by which biological systems attempt to maintain stability despite changes in the external and internal environment (Sturmberg & Martin, 2013). Biological systems interact with each other to maintain a suitable condition of the internal environment for the survival of the living organism. The biological systems of the living organism are in a state of constant change. The regulation of the systems within a given range of various conditions helps to keep the living organisms alive and healthy. The systems also interact with the external environment in different ways. The conditions of the external environment ...

Rap has entered the history of American art over a century ago. The people who have laid the foundations for rap as we know it today were the two big ethnical groups of the American society: African Americans and people from the Caribbean Islands. Folk artists of the mentioned origins were telling rhymed stories with the accompaniment of rhythmic music (drums and sparse instrumentation). This music already existed years before hip-hop was developed and became popular. Rapping is actually reading or chanting of rhythmic lyrics that were designed to set a beat. Many specialists are of the opinion that ...

Introduction

Ever since the emergence of theatre as a form of art, it has remained on of the most popular and expressive genres of art that continue to entertain as much as it informs. This is perhaps because for many years, theatre has been used as a social mirror of sorts; one that allows the audience as well as the performers to view the society in which they live for what it is. The ability of playwrights to craft magnificent and compelling theatrical pieces that highlight the plight of the societies in which they live arguably makes playwrights one of ...

Abstract

This paper discusses how exercise stimulates the release of growth hormone. Older people tend to have lower levels of the hormone. As a result, mechanisms have been formulated to help deal with the deficiency which includes inducing the growth hormone into the individual’s body. This, therefore, leads to the discussion of the exact mechanism through which the growth hormone facilitates exercise, maintains growth and repair of worn out muscles or even reverses the aging process among the aged. Also, the functions of IGF-I binding proteins during exercise and its importance in aiding the release of the GH is ...

Water is one of the essential components of life. Without water, life becomes difficult, for the people, plants as well as animals. Water exists in different kinds. It exists as a precipitate, liquid, solid (ice), or even water vapor (gas). Water plays various functions in the world; it is the source of life, upon which all living things depend on for survival. Water wastage, as well as the increased levels of water pollution, is a major issue in the world today. Various water bodies have been made dirty and even polluted through different means. Wastes, both industrial and domestic ...

Shakira

Sometimes we stop in front of difficulties and obstacles. Sometimes it seems that all things are lost and everything is against us. At this moment there comes a tipping moment when you need to gather your strength and go forward for your dream. Look around you! We will never see a society in which everybody is happy and satisfied. It is, in fact, a mythical representation, especially under the blows of fate. We can improve out lives every day and every moment. We shoud not give up, if we want to succeed. Let us see what the failures were ...

Introduction

This paper is aimed at formulating an advertising campaign for Nokia phones. The essay has six sections which are designed as follows; background information about the writer, Nokia phone, and Nokia brand will be discussed in section one. The research to be done in preparation for writing the essay will be discussed in the second section, the target market will be discussed in section four, the campaign objectives are in section four, creative planning is in section five, and the advertisements are outlined in section six.

Product Background

The aim of this essay is to come up with an advertising campaign ...

Falling in love can be just as powerful as sniffing a line of cocaine. In fact, studies have shown that the effect cocaine has on the brain sometimes provokes similar chemical reactions as those caused by the feeling of being in love. However, despite love sometimes being classified as a natural stimulant, it could also be harmful to human health in certain situations. And given such similarities, the neural enhancement of both these stimulants should be taken both cautiously and seriously. In the scientific and common literature, love is almost always regarded as being a benefit to a person's ...

Abstract

The associated issues of copyright protection and digital rights management are pressing ones these days. Particularly for the music industry, there is a growing trend among consumers to download music illegally via torrents without giving a second thought to the ethics or legally of their actions. On the other hand, many have suggested that unreasonable laws and the length of time that copyrights last explain the many copyright violations we see today. This essay will examine the nature of copyright law and its original intended purpose in English common law, as well as how the founding fathers of the ...

The aim of this paper is to compare and contrast how Marry Wollstonecraft and George Elliot express their femininity and the consequences of the contradictions between what they stood for and their personal choices. Unlike her counterpart Mary Wollstonecraft, George Elliot does not exhibit characteristics of a real feminist. She is cowed by the male chauvinism that she perceived to have dominated the society during her time. This perception she hold onto despite the fact that other female authors at the time were using their real names. George Elliot was the pen name of Marry Ann Evans. She was ...

Prisoners when in jail fall ill regularly and have to be tended to in the prison. The prisoners cannot be taken out of jail so that they can receive the medical attention required for their illness. However, they may at times get terminal illness when in jail. The terminal illnesses may at times restrict their movement to their cells or in the wards of the prison where they do not get any type of moral support (FAMM 53). Every patient in the world needs some form of moral support in his or her bid to get better and overcome ...

Sony is an electronics and entertainment large size organization based out of Japan. There have been two major hacks against Sony. The first one was in 2011where an unknown user hacked the play station network accounts and accessed all the user IDs and passwords. This was a very big risk for the users as there was a threat of access to other personal information like credit cards, email and physical address, telephone numbers etc. Second was according to a published work by Biddle, (2014), there is a very famous and big hacking ‘tragedy’ with this company. In the year ...

FDA made the right decision to allow the release of genetically modified mosquitos in the wild. First, they allowed that on a trial basis meaning that the release was only for testing purposes. Every research has a stage of wider trials to test the efficacy of the results obtained from a small scale study. In this regard, it was time for the release especially with the outbreak of Zika virus and Dengue fever. Besides, the government was acting in good faith because the aim of releasing the mosquitos was to help the public health sector deal with the outbreak ...

An automotive engine is a propulsion system responsible for moving automobiles from one place to another. An engine converts energy from a fuel or a battery to the mechanical energy used to spin the wheels, thus setting a vehicle in motion. There are different types of engines used in the automotive industry today. These include internal combustion engines and electricity driven vehicles. The internal combustion engines burn fuels such as petrol, diesel, natural gas or propane. Electric engines are fitted with electromagnetic motors that are powered by electric currents from storage batteries on the vehicle. The sole purpose of ...

Introduction:

For many years, drug products with reduced dosage frequency have been there. Using technology, the absorption rate for the drug is altered. A drug can either be extended-release or delay-released based on its absorption characteristics. The extended-release drug mostly includes capsules and tablets. In this paper, we shall discuss the extended-release characteristics using Adalat OROS tablets as our samples in this case (Sansom). Adalat OROS tablets are designed in a way that they are only able to release their medication in a controlled way. The release rate is also done in a pre-determined manner to ensure that the therapeutic ...