Essays on Social science Annotated Bibliography

Discussion Tool Effects on Collaborative Learning and social Network Structure, Educational Technology & Society, 9 (4), pp.... omsic and Suthers (2006) probed into the social network structure of booking officers at a police department and sought to find how comprehension regarding the utilisation of a booking module can be influenced by the integration of an online discussion tool (Tomsic and Suthers 2006, pp.... his paper proposes that the establishment of new cooperative bonds is more important than the rate of occurrence of interaction for collaborative learning and social network structures....

His article focuses on social concerns which arise from the invasion of privacy when personal details are collected by business organizations.... Owing to the importance of privacy in handling private information, the author points out organizations have a social and ethical responsibility to ensure that their processes are ethical; hence making business ethics not an oxymoron.... On this point, the authors stress that organization are prone to indulge in practices which affect the community and target audience negatively for this reason, there is a need to ensure that the marketing practices which are used by organizations are in lie with the social ethical concerns upheld by the general society....

This paper declares that Uman and Flaskerud carry out a research on Relationships in the stress-process model, examining the level of acculturation, social support, marital status, religion, education, and ethnicity associated with self-esteem in 491 immigrant women from Latin America at baseline.... The study, The Relationship between Acculturation and Psychological Well-being, is carried out for a year then the moderating effects of social support, marital status, religion, and education on the relationship between the level of acculturation and self-esteem were analyzed....

He finalizes the article by proposing several recommendations that parents can follow to safeguard their teenage children from harmful effects of YouTube and other social networking sites.... Tapping the Wealth of social Networks for Professional Development.... technologies with more focus on social networking sites such as Youtube both inside and outside a classroom.... In the quest to analyze the impacts, the author compares how students use Facebook groups for academic discussion with social discussion....

Generally, the American population is characterised by various social and economic challenges that include the rising cost of education, increased unemployment rate and skyrocketing levels of poverty in other areas of the nation.... This paper explores on some of the vital sources that address the social problem of homeless in America.... Through this publication, readers are capable of understanding the areas that contribute to the social problems a lot of individuals face in America....

This piece includes a study made with reference to 2,573 Low-income White, African American, and Mexican American toddlers at ages 1, 2, and 3 and examined the predictors, outcomes and frequency of spanking and corporal punishments.... This article also showed a Cross-lagged path.... ... ... analyses, according to which, physical violence at age 1 can lead to child violent performance troubles at age 2 and inferior Bayley psychological growth scores at age 3....

social Commentary/opinion: this examination of the spatial variation regarding the significance of the key drivers over a wide study area provides a valuable contribution to improving fire management as well as preventive strategies, in adjustment to specific conditions in different areas.... social Commentary/opinion: the assumption is that the water supply during the summer establishes a threat to grassland productivity within regions that are warmer as well as drier. ...

This annotated bibliography "The Effects Of Divorce On Children" presents the literature on the topic.... ... ... ... his study primarily focused on comparing the attitudes and behavior of children of divorced parents, in joint and sole physical custody.... Factors such as the level of conflict between the parents were studied in the process, in order to ascertain the impact of such conflicts on the children in joint or sole custody....

This paper is focused on how the downturn in the U.... .... Economy has affected other nations although it should be noted that the downturn is a global phenomenon.... At least superficially it is the case that the recession is affecting different nations for reasons other than changes in the U.... ....

"Achebe As A social Critic.... he articles explain Achebe as a genius in literacy work and as the eye of Africa on social and cultural realms.... The author recognizes Achebe Dead men's Path as illustration of Africa being at the crossroad when it comes to cultural and social issues.... "Achebe As A social Critic....

He names advantages of globalisation, such as trade and the ability to make use of advances in technology and science, but world trade depends upon the survival of the fittest.... This annotated bibliography "Advantages and Disadvantages of the Global Spread of English" discusses the spread of English that will continue for the foreseeable future....

To explain the processes that link neighborhood quality and adolescents' educational values, the authors drew on social and psychological theories.... social-demographic, school, neighborhood, and parenting influences on the academic achievement of Latino young adolescents.... 007/s10964-005-3214-x This study analyzed the effect of social demographics, school, neighborhood context, and parenting practices on Latino young adolescents' academic performance....

Management science, 57(4), 778-795.... The paper "Issue of Increasing Lead Times in the Retail Industry" states that electronic commerce incorporated enhances the level of integration of the company with external and internal stakeholders thereby augmenting the competitive advantage of the company in changing external market conditions....

"Analysis of the Publication about Anxiety Disorders" paper contains an annotated bibliography of such articles as "social and psychological implications of bullying in schools" by Chirila, "Characteristics associated with low resilience in patients with depression and/or anxiety disorders" by Min.... social and psychological implications of bullying in schools.... The article, titled social and psychological implications of bullying in schools, appeared in the Journal of Psychological and Educational Research on May 22, 2012....

Human Rights violations are usually committed by state officials, agents or persons otherwise acting 'under color' of State authority.... The paper "Human Rights And Cases Of Its Violations" discusses constraints on the use of U.... .... courts in civil suits concerning human rights violations.... ...

The paper contains the annotated bibliography of articles about the US foreign policy such as "The Case for and against extreme Immigration Reform", "Anglo-American-Israel Diplomacy: All the Presidents' messengers" and "The Road to Tahrir Square How Egypt's Revolt happened and what we do know?... ....

They controlled their social life in such a way that it did not interfere with their health as is common these days.... The main aspects being examined include their health behaviours, presence of diseases, social connectedness as well as socio-demographic factors.... They engaged in physical activities which enabled them to avoid a lot of diseases, ate the correct meals and participated a lot in social activities which ensured that they avoided stresses and dealt with them through social interactions....

It was identified in the symposium that race, gender and social class dictated the type of treatment sex workers and advocacy received from policing forces (Alsgaard, 200).... This somewhat goes against the social perception about sex workers as they offered honest testimonies about their experiences in the profession or as advocates of the sex services.... “Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking in the United States”, social Work, vol.... , National Association of social Workers, (2010), pp....

Spatial dynamics of any city have a reciprocal link with social relations.... Space is simultaneously objective, subjective, metaphorical, a medium and outcomes of social life, and it is instrumental and essential.... In fact, the relationship between space and the social takes various forms.... Generally, the separation was social, economic, and legal.... n regards to the manner in which racialization of space affect access to services and improved life chances, it is important to note that when people are racially segregated in one single place; it becomes difficult to satisfy their social needs....

The paper "Globalization and Its Effect" describes the process of globalization from its beginning and how it became the movement towards the integration of peoples, a contest between two intellectual currents attempting to define a global identity – cultural universalism and cultural particularism....

Through active partaking in the different social associations, he was able to be part of the cause of some of its huge growth and development.... He has greatly helped and improved the American community by participating and being effectively involved in different organizations and numerous programs on the subject of social welfare, change, improvement and justice.... Through active partaking in the different social associations, he was able to be part of the cause of some of its huge growth and development....

He attempts to analyze the impact of fast food on local cultures and social habits.... The author deeply analyzes the phenomenon of fast food from a cultural and social point of view and impacts on health and society.... Many academics and social analysts have explored this issue and published a number of researches and articles that attempt to analyze the impact of fast food on local cultures and social habits.... he first group of reviewed literature deeply analyzes the phenomenon of fast food from a cultural and social point of view....

This research paradigm emphasizes that social reality is understood from a personal level, that is, where a person shares personal experiences instead of conducting research.... This research paradigm emphasises that social reality is understood from a personal level, that is, where a person shares personal experiences instead of conducting research.... The result of this social exclusion is that people affected by homelessness ended up going to gaming venues as a way to socially connect with others, and as a way to escape problems, even for a brief moment....

enjivar has paid attention towards social networks with all their complexities amongst the Salvadoran immigrants.... 253-273Menjvar and Marsiglia discuss the social issues faced by Nicaraguans as well as Salvadoran Families and Children.... The book focuses on the responsibility of the states as a supporter and provider and it criticizes the loose rules which sometimes practically kill families, social life or psychologically normal behavior....

Risky lessons sex education and social inequality.... The books look into the impact of sex education on social inequality especially gender inequality.... The author highlight that sex education has a big role in promoting social and sexual injustice....

One such social policy is the Head Start Education Program.... In this regard, Garces, Head Start Early Education Program s A social policy refers to guidelines, activities, and principles which influence the living conditions of human (Cheyne, OBrien, & Belgrave, 2005).... One such social policy is the Head Start Education Program.... social Policy in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Critical Introduction Routledge: New York.... social Policy, Cambridge: Polity Press....

Alvarado, Gutch & Wollen 1987They define media representation as the construction of dimensions of reality through media such as television, social networking sites and written literature.... ConclusionsThe media plays a central role in the perception of social realities.... Moreover, these social realities are constructed by the cinematic images, films and literature packaged through the media.... Consequently, the media representations have shaped the social realities through the depictions of gender differences and racial stereotyping of females in the American societies....

I explore the role of residential Effects of Residential Segregation on Labor Market Inequality Residential segregation is the social alienation of groups relative to resources.... I explore the role of residential segregation as a social structure in creating labor market disparities.... Blacks in high class do not evade the problems of residential segregation as their children attend same schools, have equal opportunities, and enjoy same dilapidated social amenities as low class blacks....

International Journal of Computer science Issues (IJCSI), 8(6), 122–127.... imilar technology based systems will be capable to facilitate National-ID plans or develop homeland safety, e-commerce, plus extra efficient application of social wellbeing planes in nations with huge inhabitants (for example China, India as well as US)....

In this chapter, Manca and Ranieri (2013) address the issues of trust, credibility and identity in online social networks.... In this chapter, Manca and Ranieri (2013) address the issues of trust, credibility and identity in online social networks.... Identity, Credibility, and trust in social networking sites.... n this chapter, Manca and Ranieri (2013) address the issues of trust, credibility and identity in online social networks....

social and emotional learning in schools: From programs to strategies.... social Policy Report.... The article explores new approaches of integrating the teaching and enhancement of social and emotional learning (SEL) skills into their daily lives.... The article provides a model depicting emotional processes, social/interpersonal skills and cognitive regulation as independent processes, implying that higher scores in one would not imply a similar score in the other....

The bibliography "Smoking in Public Places" evaluates all aspects of smoking affected by the law that came into effect in Italy in 2005.... These effects have a bearing on the effectivity of the legislature, because negative.... The bibliography shows that the desired effects were accomplished in areas....

This happens in their socialization process, as the student's forms the friendship and social ties that results to strong bonding in character.... However, the sub-claim is that the social context can also influence this habit.... According to Cleveland and Wiebe, this social bonding translates to similarity of character among the members of the social group.... This bonding increases the risk-taking propensity of the group members, a fact that supports their indulgent in anti-social violent and criminal acts....

Same-Sex Marriage: A New social Phenomenon.... The above book discusses most of the American marriages have failed or are bound to fail because of social epidemic.... This is because social epidemic results into shocking consequence to both children and parents.... Jones and Howell explain the effects of social epidemic to the economy and social fabric of society.... Same-Sex Marriage: A New social Phenomenon....

epik, A 2010, Small scale, big change: New architectures of social engagement, USA, The Museum of Modern Art.... More so, the projects provide an extended description of sustainability that surpasses the experimentation with novel technologies and materials to include bigger concepts of economic and social sustainability.... In this regard, Lepik (2010) assesses the evolving principles of responsibility and involvement in architecture besides the manner through which architects can address the political, social and economic problems facing communities across the world....

Eaklor makes a profound new attempt to popularize a long-ignored chapter in America's social history by prioritizing the GLBT community in this book.... AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SWEARING: THE social HISTORY OF OATHS, PROFANITY, FOUL LANGUAGE, AND ETHNIC SLURS IN THE ENGLISH-SPEAKING WORLD.... Hughes covers the diverse social, changing aspects that produce swearing, profanity, and insults in the whole English language.... These definitions encompass fascinating information on the past and origins of every swear word and the social background wherein its speakers founded and popularized it....

The study involves a comparison of the different social roles that MNCs play in a social perspective in the United States and Saudi Arabia.... The study involves a comparison of the different social roles that MNCs play in a social perspective in the United States and Saudi Arabia.... he study involves a comparison of the different social roles that MNCs play in a social perspective in the United States and Saudi Arabia....

cDonald is a professor of Demography and works with the Australian Demographic and social Research Institute as a director.... The Australian government and citizens appreciate multiculturalism and go to great lengths to ensure social cohesion.... Religious Discourse, social Cohesion and Conflict: Muslim - Christian Relations in Tanzania.... The book notes that one of the things that are important to maintaining social cohesion between different groups is communication....

International students' reported English fluency, social support satisfaction, and social connectedness as predictors of acculturative stress.... In the course of the study, they identified several, including reported English fluency, social support satisfaction as well as social connectedness.... For example, those who values social connectedness at home are likely to develop close ties with their co-nationals abroad....

This article is about Go-To-People employees.... This is a kind of employee who has those unique characters that keep that are associated with leadership skills and hence know how to keep the organization moving especially in times of crisis.... This article discusses the.... ... ... It also discusses where an organization can find a Go-To-People employee and how an organization can nurture them. ...

today's airports face a number of challenges because they constitute complex operations where social, economic and environmental systems have to interact efficiently.... The article opens by observing that today's airports present a number of challenges because they constitute complex operations where social, economic and environmental systems have to interact functionally and efficiently.... Sustainable development requires the adoption of a holistic approach that takes into account social equity, economic growth and environmental management....

During this time, Tran's people were more focused on and featured in television programs, leading to a period of increased Tran's visibility on television and social media.... Fischer states that Trans individuals have responded by taking social media to tip the scales back in their favor and let their voices be heard.... Through social media platforms, Tran's individuals have been able to resist what Fischer refers to as "the co-opting and fetishizing of Trans identities by mainstream media....

Different types of music can be used in a beneficial manner, especially when they are used in promoting social and political capital.... The authors present a critical analysis of how music has served to contribute to the increasing social and political capital through activism.... The article presents a detailed analysis of how different music genres have contributed positively to both social and political activism in the past and in the modern day....

The motivation is revenge, not because human beings are fundamentally evil, but because vengeance is part of the innate survival mechanics of a complex social species.... Reciprocity, or “tit-for-tat” is the basis of social relationships, manifesting even among our primate ancestors.... But notions of justice can be twisted and tortured to fit the needs of the moment and the demands of the social system.... A social Neuroscience Perspective on Adolescent Risk-Taking....

Peer and authority relationships are pivotal to the incorporation of correct social behavior in the growing student.... Isolation seems to be one of the most prevalent factors in the contribution to individuals engaged in school violence and the beginnings of juvenile delinquency....

This essay discusses an analysis of the core of the American justice system.... So, the essay focuses on the following books for analysis such as A Lie for a Lie by Miriam S.... Gohara, Black-on-White Rape and Retribution in Twentieth-Century Virginia by Lisa Lindquist Dorr.... ... ... ... The December 2002 exoneration of five young men who were convicted of the infamous 1989 attack on a jogger in Central Park highlighted the ease with which standard interrogation techniques can produce false confessions that lead to wrongful convictions....

This bibliography "Solutions to Performance Problems in VoIP over a Wireless LAN" discusses simulation and analysis of packet loss in user datagram protocol transfers.... The bibliography considers static analysis of executables to detect malicious patterns.... ... ... ... With the continued adoption of TCP as the most preferred transport layer protocols, studies have continued to assess the effectiveness of other transport layer protocols....

(2007) enumerated seven motivation types: “intrinsic interest, immediate achievement, individual development, information medium, going abroad, social responsibility, and learning situation (p.... 133) where “intrinsic interest was correlated with productive and additive changes, individual development with self-confidence change, social responsibility with productive and split changes” (Yihong, Yuan, Ying, & Yan, 2007, p....

The use of economic, social, and industrial knowledge in evaluating the impacts of emigration and the relatedness to other factors also validates the work.... The thesis is based on the assumption that migration results in economic, social, and political transformation and must thus be central in policy decision....

This paper "The Impact of Illegal Immigration" focuses on the fact that answers the question like, how does illegal immigration affect the social structure of a community?... ow does illegal immigration affect the social structure of a community?... he challenge posed by illegal immigration on the social amenities available in the community.... ome of the social factors that attract illegal immigrants in a country ... Furthermore, the authors also analysed the fiscal impact of illegal immigration by studying factors such as taxes paid as well as the costs imposed on the society in terms of using social services....