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Plant and People
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Biology Bio(BISC399) - Plant and People Name of Student Institutional Affiliation The opium poppy: blessing and curse Introduction Opium is an addictive narcotic drug that contains alkaloids such as papaverine, codeine, and morphine.... Preparation of opium requires the dried latex of green seedpods of the opium poppy as the raw material (Szablewicz, 2010)....
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The Opium Poppy
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research has shown that the heart disease becomes acute when the patient smokes opium as compared to other modes of administration.... research has found that smoking opium can also lead to constipation.... research has shown that using opiates can lead to sexual dysfunction in both women and men (Heilmeyer, 2007).... Heilmeyer (2007) has done enough research, which explains that opiates cause sleep disorders because they activate both the wakefulness and sleep centers in the brain....
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South Dakota Higher Education Funding Policy
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research on the higher education funding policy in South Dakota highlighted that less than 24% of k-12 students received support funds in 2011.... research on the higher education funding policy in South Dakota highlighted that less than 24% of k-12 students received support funds in 2011, which represented a 5% decrease despite the initial shortage (Bergeron et al.... Local research indicated that residents below 30 years have mostly postsecondary certification therefore unable to secure well-paying employment (Hillman et al....
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The Catholic Church Approving and Accepting Hildegards Position
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Strehlow, Wighard, & Gottfried Hertzka, 1988) a former research chemist but now a noted scholar who practices at the Hildegard Center in Allensbach, Germany, spreads the word of Hildegard's methods and treatments through publishing books on its efficacy. ... osmology was only a part of the book, and it dealt with Hildegard's ideas on science and biology.... Besides, having many physical infirmities, Hildegard experienced brilliant flashes of light from time to time. ...
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Social Action of Max Weber
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This research paper "Social Action of Max Weber" focuses on a German philosopher, sociologist, and political economist.... His influence is seen in social research and the formulation of social theory.... His influence is seen in social research and formulation of social theory (Encyclopedia Brittanica, n.... Social Action Max Weber viewed sociology as a science of social action....
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Crash of the Flight TWA 800
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uch ado of interest here is the degree of correspondence between percepts and the physical objects to which they ordinarily relate.... For example, can any one tell that the visually perceived size of an object match its physical size as measured (eg, with a yardstick)?...
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Integration of Passport and ID
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At the time of writing this paper, news about a failed attempt to destroy an American plane by a Nigerian youth, a suspected Al Qaida member has caught the headlines of the news papers.... The idea of the research "Integration of Passport and ID" emerged from the author's interest and fascination in what are the advantages and disadvantages of the integration of passport and ID and various issues involved in this integration process.... echnology and science are advancing at a rapid pace which enables the authorities to incorporate advanced security features to the vulnerable areas....
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Why the Culture of Supernatural is So Popular in Our Society
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The present paper aims to dwell upon the popularity of science fiction in general, and films about supernatural in particular.... Apparently, as the technological revolution commenced at a point in the past, technology itself serves a chief ground why the culture of supernatural has well-embedded on our society besides the influence of primordial need, science, and the constant traditional effort of propagating random stories about vampires and the like.... Hogan and Del Toro state “science becomes the modern man's superstition -- It allows him to experience fear and awe again, and to believe in the things he cannot see” (Del Toro & Hogan, NY Times)....
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Edgar Allan Poe
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Moreover, he has given his contributions to the development of science fiction also.... He succeeded in incorporating science fictions and detective fictions together in order to develop a feeling of suspense and surprise in the minds of the readers.... His contributions to the detective fiction and science fiction are invaluable.... He was also successful in examining the depths of the human psyche even though he had no formal education in psychology....
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Should loved one be moved to a nursing home
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This is naturally unimaginable how we can make our loved ones move to a place which, as research suggests, is likely to hinder with their improvement in lifestyle.... His research focused on sons' care giving experiences and has concluded that they became more dutiful and responsible toward their parents, going an extra mile for them and arranging professional healthcare setting to ensure their health improvement.... Smith and Bengtson (1979) also conducted a research on institutionalized elderly parents and found that the parents and their children reported that their relationships and ties got stronger with the elderly moved to the nursing homes....
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A Group Work Intervention for Teenage Mothers and Their Families
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Quantitative research: a scoping study for the Learning and Skills Research Centre ,Oxford: Learning and research Skills Centre.... The paper "A Group Work Intervention for Teenage Mothers and Their Families" states that research is repeated using stronger control methods with a more representative sample.... Moreover, the outcomes are not discussed with relation to prior research findings.... My critique systematically focuses on the specific concepts of the journal regarding the validity and process of the techniques and outcomes of the research....
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Genetic Engineering: A Blessing or a Catastrophe
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"Genetic Engineering: A Blessing or a Catastrophe" paper argues that scientific hazards and risk assessment should go hand in hand with the research, but further investigations and progress in genetic engineering should not be minimized or restricted.... Although some aspects are still under research and controversies, they have already provided humans “genetic options” of enhancing their appearance, health and lifestyle.... Even though recombinant DNA, cloning, genetically modified organism and transgenic plants and animals are very popular these days and are extensively under research, these experiments are associated with their individual risks and adverse effects and should be thoroughly analyzed....
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A Toddlers Life Span
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While helping to mark some intelligence test papers Piaget noticed that Toddlers made the same pattern of mistakes that older children and adults did not and so led him to frame the theory that everyone has a set pattern of behavior, during the different stages in their lives.... The author pays attention to the most important aspects of this research such as biological, cognitive, psychological and emotional issues of development and highlight implications for social work....
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International Law: Torture amps
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This research paper "International Law: Torture Сamps" presents international laws against torture in many countries that are not able to stop the brutal tortures of the secret torture camps.... The research paper will provide a clear picture of the actual reasons of the tortures and inhuman activities of the soldiers to the detainees of these prisons.... The research paper focuses on the existence of torture camps.... research has been done on the people following Christianity and Muslim target out-group prisoners....
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Role of Non-State Players in Legislating Law
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There are also some other elements similar to non-state actors like civil society and business and science.... This essay "Role of Non-State Players in Legislating Law" is about the most observable phenomena post-second world war has been the rise of non-state actors such as NGOs and others playing an effective role in creating social order through a more powerful international legal system under the provisions of global governance....
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Is the Online Shopping Behavior of Women Different Than That of Men Due to Gender Socialization
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The section of the research paper will examine whether, and to what extent, gender socialization influences these shopping behaviors.... Previous research studies have already identified several differences in the shopping behavior of males and females in conventional "bricks and windows" retail stores.... These will then be compared with the research done into the online shopping habits of both genders.... is research shows that both men and women spend time shopping -- in specific and widely differing categories -- without having a specific need in mind as they shop....
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Analysis of Sale of Human Organs Arguments
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newspapers where his work features in most of the main and well-known papers.... Ethics and Politics in science: Organ Sales Will Save lives.... This paper gathers some of the points from two writers and summarizes their persuasiveness and inefficiency.... The first is David Holcberg, the authors who have written several articles about the case of organ sale....
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The Significance of Marketing Research
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The paper attempts to understand and establish the significance of marketing research in decision-making for organization and for business success.... As a prelude to the topic, it may be imperative to define and understand the scope of marketing research.... Muder Chiba's discussion also suggests that undertaking marketing research and spending more and more money in research may not be always wise.... The marketer needs to consider the cost implications of both the erroneous decision and undertaking marketing research to ensure the correctness of decisions....
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Geothermal Energy and Its Effects on Environment
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During this project, assessment and research was carried out related to the development of geothermal fields, and a number of alternative options for such development was studied after the selection of case study.... science New Series 187. ... science New Series 189. ... Elsevier science & Technology. ... Surface commotions and fluid withdrawal's physical effects are some of the major effects on the environment....
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Human DNA Engineering and What Is the Conscience of Changing Human Race
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Cloning as people of the scientific world calls it, offers a breakthrough in human genome science and would change the whole face of the history of human existence.... Basically speaking, it is like having what is only desirable for a person—having genes that will have aesthetically desirable physical outcome such as pointed nose or a slender body or even emotional or cognitive values such as having artistic nature....
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The Limitation of Academic Freedom
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The intended research will focus on the limitations of academic freedom in Oman.... The research is premised on the fact that Arab countries, Oman included, offer little academic freedoms such that faculties and students are not at liberty to conduct the researches they would want to, as research in some fields perceived to be sensitive is restricted.... he intended research will focus on the limitations to academic freedom in Oman....
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Homosexual Parenting
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"Evidence of Pro-Homosexual Bias in Social Science: Citation Rates and research on Lesbian Parenting.... previous study conducted by a US research firm indicated that approximately 1 % of world's populace are in the infamous LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transsexual) marriage unions.... Little consideration is given to the well-being of the adopted kids who in the actual sense should be jealously protected from any form of physical or psychological trauma sometimes associated with family issue....
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Climatic Variability in the Old Testament
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In 1989, President Ronald Reagan pushed a $5 billion research program to develop new technology for cleaning coal (Nesbit 476) so that it will not emit as much sulfur oxide as the crude coal.... The 1935 drought became a great lesson for the Americans when it comes to being open-minded to research and statistic analysis because had they listened to Bennett when he was introducing the idea of changing farming methods, the Dust Bowl could have been avoided if not had minimal effects in the country....
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Media and Minorities
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The irony is that while this film further enforces the misogynistic misconceived notions of the meaning of manliness, maintaining the edgy tradition common of the science fiction genre, it breaks stereotypes pertaining to females.... he Terminator launched the career of former body builder and current governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, but more importantly, it is the quintessential science-fiction film, countering many contemporary stereotypes.... From the villainously empowering days of the Femme fatale, to the current science fiction roles in which women save the world without any male assistance, the female in cinema is on the verge of equal empowerment....
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Sport Education and Siedentop SE Model
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The objective of this research paper is to consider the potential barriers to fully implementing the sport education framework into the delivery of physical education (PE) in the UK, making particular reference to one's school sport experiences.... research conducted by Quick, Dalziel, Thorton & Simon (2009) on the status of PE and sports in 21,526 schools in England (5) with 21,464 actively participating in the survey (1) indicated that only an average of at least “three hours of high quality PE and out of hours school sport” (Quick, et....
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My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
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She is well defined by her relationship with Kate and her effort to exist autonomously of the relationship.... Anna tells Campbell her wish in a decade to come-to be Kate's sister.... At the same.... ... ... Anna is contradictory, which is the center of her character.... The guilt of wanting to live alone overwhelms her....
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The Four Arguments for the Existence of God
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The paper "The Four Arguments for the Existence of God" tells us about something that is entirely based on faith.... Teleological, which is when people believe that God exist because of an order and the details of a creation, such as human lives.... ... ... ... Many people believe that God is not something that should be but needs to be....
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Integration of Evidenced-Based Practice into Professional Nursing Practice
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Research utilization involves critical analysis and evaluation of research findings to find out how they can be incorporated into clinical practice and also to tie the space between practice and research.... The following research "Integration of Evidenced-Based Practice into Professional Nursing Practice" concerns the role of an evidence-based approach in ensuring quality nursing service.... Additionally, the paper outlines a few general research methods in nursing....
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Constructing Pro-Forma Statements (Heartland Express)
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The company under consideration is Heartland Express, a renowned name and a considered leader in the United States when it comes to transportation and logistics.... Heartland Express has been in business for quite a long time, delivering exceptional services to its customers and enabling the companies to improve their support their logistics infrastructure....
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Management In Nokia
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(2005) ‘Creativity and regional development', papers of the Regional Science Association 56: 5-20. ... (2003) ‘The perennial problem of small states: a survey of research efforts', Co-operation and Conflict XI: 163-182. ... (2003) ‘Strategic factor markets: expectation, luck and business strategy', Management science 32, 10: 1231-1241. ... Information technology can help diminish those pressures by plummeting expenditure of resources through substitute of physical services and operation with digital over-the-air services and transactions. ...
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Quality of Service in Service Oriented Architecture Applications
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The results from these metrics would tend to differ from one application to the other and further research is the only real method of specifying which QoS metric would fit which application [10].... QoS research by certain groups also suggests that certain core QoS characteristics can be produced which apply equally to all kinds of SOA applications [13].... This level transforms the physical service to an abstract service and vice versa.... This is carried out in order to match physical business processes to abstract application activities....
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Thesis(Research) Proposal
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To come up with recommendations that will help Chinese international students in Canada overcome acculturative stress research Questions 1.... A Study on How Chinese International Students Suffer From Acculturative Stress In Their First Year of Study in Canada Introduction Statistics indicate that China is the biggest exporter of students in the world according to Gu (2013)....
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Media & Cultural Analysis Gender, Representation and Advertising Images
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This print advertisement is expected to attract less to the women as they are more concerned about products that take care of their physical beauty and fitness.... Media & Cultural Analysis Gender, Representation and Advertising Images Table of Contents Table of Contents 2 Introduction 3 Theoretical Understanding of Media Forms and Genres 4 Strengths and Weaknesses of Semiotics 7 Conclusion 9 References 10 11 11 Introduction Products are being marketed through communications and segmentation of the market which have affected the promotional activities....
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How persuasive are the design arguments
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The philosophers devoted their lives to science in order to create the arguments, which attempt to explain the origin of humanity.... The philosophers devoted their lives to science in order to create the arguments, which attempt to explain the origin of humanity.... The argument from design was widely discussed and serves as a foundation of the modern science.... We cannot make a final conclusion about the role of human mind in the creation of the Earth and everything on it, the arguments are still suppositions, but they play an essential role in the development of the modern science....
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Locke's Criticism on Descartes' Philosophy of Calling Extension the Essence of Body
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Locke's criticism on Descartes' philosophy of calling extension the essence of body Instructor Name December 5, 2011 Abstract Famous French philosopher Descartes presented his philosophy of mind-body dualism saying that mind & body are two mutually exclusive things & body is independent of thoughts....
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Teleradiology Biology Term Paper
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Teleradiology is not hampered by physical barriers as contrasted transportation.... Name: Instructor: Course: Date: Teleradiology The field of diagnostic has constantly been undergoing technological advancements, one of them being teleradiology.... Teleradiology refers to a process of transmitting radiological images of patients to other location for interpretation and diagnosis....
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If I Were to Pose for an Oil Portrait in the Style of The Ambassadors
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The conversations might take place over a beer at the local pub, a baseball game as we attempt to dissect a relief pitcher's mysterious curve ball, or as we cram for essays and exams.... This vagueness is deliberate; indeed, it is suggesting that science can be unpredictable and surprising.... The bust of the unknown person represents one person and everyone; the golden pillar and the clear glass of water represent the reality that fundamentals are too often forgotten; and, finally, the computer with legs represents the likelihood of increasing ethical and moral dilemmas as science advances....
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The Modern Management Scholars
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Customer value change in industrial marketing relationships: A call for new strategies and research.... Journal of Marketing research, 42 no.... n the past, the art and science of marketing was called the fulfillment of client's needs and wants with profitability and this definition was used to conceptualize products that had practical applications in customer's life.... The paper also discussed some negativity that is associated with use of psychological value in the modern science of marketing and advertising....
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Domestic Violence, Abusing
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Women and children are more affected by domestic violence compared to men, although, in the recent past research has shown that men have continued to suffer silently under the weight of domestic violence from their spouses.... Women and children are more affected by domestic violence compared to men, although, in the recent past research has shown that men have continued to suffer silently under the weight of domestic violence from their spouses.... Domestic violence can take the form of physical abuse where a spouse may attack their partner with a weapon causing physical harm to them (Richard, 1998)....
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Gender Typing, Gender Stereotypes, and Cultural Stereotypes
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Do any of the concepts and research findings reported in Chapter 8 of your textbook help you understand your attraction(s)? ... Based on your reading of social psychological research on gender (chapter 11 of our textbook), what are the likely effects of men's minority status on male and female students', staff and faculty members' attitudes and behavior?... The women who comprise majority of the population of the College would automatically relegate the men into their stereotype roles of father figures, assertive and strong, highly skilled in math and science, likely to be leaders or competitive; hence they will likely approach the men population with this perceptions in their minds....
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Paintings and Music as Tools of Protest and Resistance during the Post Cold-War Period
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(Klamer 35-36) Background of the Study Rapid urbanizations with the blessings of science and technology, the massive practice of the rationalistic view of human life, the decay of blind and rigorous religiosity, the massive awareness of man's rights and roles in the political power especially in democracy, and the rise of the industrial working class gave birth to innumerous cultural and countercultural movements in the post Second World War period and especially in the 1960s....
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Emotional Brain Systems and Emotional Experience
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he research study will provide us a better understanding on how the past psychologists contributed to the existing theories that allow us to understand the relationship between the brain function and the human emotional responses.... Over the past 30 years, a lot of research studies were conducted to explore the significance of the brain system with different types of emotions including how the emotion is being processed in the brain despite the individual cognitive, motor behaviour, motivation, and language development (Dalgleish, 2004)....
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Obesity in the Modern World
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ietary factors have recently moved to the focus of academic research devoted to obesity.... Unfortunately, there is rather limited research in the field of obesity prevention.... Unfortunately, the search revealed no credible studies showing any kind of relationship between the program and childhood obesity though indirect evidences of the positive effects of fruits and vegetables consumption can be found in the dietary factors research (Kibbe 2003)....
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George Simmel and Fashion
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In his sociology essays, he adopted a neo-Kantian approach, which formulated theories on anti-positivism, while expounding new methods of analysing notions of individuality, distinction, and conformism (Frisby, 1992).... This is evident in his essays on modern society, economy, the city, and social structures, where his analyses bear resemblance to Marx (theory of alienation), Weber (rationalisation effects) and Durkheim (notions on social and individual problems) (Frisby, 1992)....
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How to Resolve the Stress Encountered by Paramedics as a Result of Shift Work
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focuses on the methods of qualitative research used in determining how to resolve the stress encountered by paramedics as a result of shift work.... bstract: This paper discusses the methods of qualitative research used in determining how to resolve the stress encountered by paramedics as a result of shift work.... ?? qualitative research methods were used.... Technically, qualitative research methods are conceived as suitable for establishing the meanings that people place to experiences, processes, events and systems based on their assumptions, attitudes, perceptions or suppositions (Dean, Lam and Natoli, 2009)....
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Interactive Educational Tools Design for Children
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Recent papers such as 'interface design - a neglected issue in education software' presented by... New research Methods:The basic approach for further development of technology needs to shed the earlier notions such as 'ALL KNOWING ADULTS' versus 'ALL LEARNING STUDENTS'....
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Economics Economic Growth Models
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Subsidies in research and development are argued to increase growth due to an increase in knowledge and innovation.... International Development research Centre ... Productivity Growth, Inflation and Unemployment: The Collected essays of Robert J.... Ausgewhlte essays.... essays in the Theory of Economic Growth.... physical capital per worker grows over time.... The ratio of physical capital to output is nearly constant....
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Nursing contribution to patients recovery after anesthesia
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df 20/2/12 Royal College of Nursing (2011) Informed Consent in Health and Social Care research.... Essential anesthesia: from science to practice.... The essay critically analyses and reflects on the care of a post-operative patient in a recovery environment.... I will achieve this objective by using a case study of a patient in a Post anaesthetic care unit to reflect on the practice using Driscoll (1994) model of reflection to aid logical flow....
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Accounting for Strategy and Management Control
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It involves identifying the research paper's positive and negative points, and making a recommendation as to how the paper's weaknesses can be addressed ... he research.... The reader has to peruse this section repeatedly to get an idea of the perspective of the research, something which the authors could have addressed by developing a comprehensive background to the problem that describes real world situations that the study finds application in....
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Protein concentration
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They are multi-performing substances for various biological processes such transport of oxygen, transmit cellular messages, and catalyze body reactions and many Protein analyses are used for basic research useful in determining specific activities of enzymes, hormones, antibodies and others substances....
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