Essays on Sports and Recreation Annotated Bibliography

The paper contains the annotated bibliography of articles about total quality management for improving workplace performance such as "Management Science-Total Quality Management Interfaces: An Integrative Framework" and "Prescriptions for a service quality revolution in America" .... ... ... This particular article focuses upon the shortcomings in self-assessment that many companies make in terms of their own level of total quality management....

"Pursuing Improvement in the Quality of Care of Alzheimer's Patients in the Long Term Care Setting" paper contains annotated bibliography which analyzes articles that focuses on the impact of improved quality of care in long-term care settings for Alzheimer's patients.... ... ... ... The article recognizes that oxidative stress and Dys-homeostasis of copper metabolism are leading causes of AD....

The paper "Feminism in American Cinema" determines, through a combination of written analysis and analytical viewing, where, why, and how feminism has been portrayed through American cinema, how it has changed over the years, and how it continues to push for change and equality.... .... ... ... The current paper discovers the progression of feminism through cinema by first examining how it was thwarted in its early years through an examination of the available literature as well as by looking at some of the films that have been produced in Hollywood for past decades, from a feminist perspective....

This annotated bibliography "Should U.... Have a Mandatory Military Conscription" discusses many nations around the globe that are in a dilemma on whether to have mandatory military conscription.... The controversy has not spared the United States.... ... ... ... Proponents strongly believe that mandatory service reinforces the military forces, builds strong youth character-wise, and increases the unity of a nation....

This annotated bibliography "Human Rights and Global Citizenship" presents various book sources that can be vital in the study of Social Studies.... The material and sources in these books can increase and enhance the various issues and topics that make up social studies.... ... ... ... Social Studies seeks to develop vital attitudes and values, understanding and knowledge, and skills that are essential for learners to become responsible and active citizens, involved in the democratic process, and increase their awareness of their ability to cause a change in their societies, communities, and world....

This paper ''History and Political Science'' discusses the historical place of American society between AD 300 and AD 1700.... This annotated bibliography uses ten books; each book will outline its summary, merit evaluation and the connection with American society.... .... ... ... During this period, the American Society was marked by political turn over and evolution of technology....

The paper "The Economic Impact of Atlantic City Closing Casinos" highlights that the authors encourage stakeholders to understand that the current trend is one that is not tenable with respect to relying upon gambling as a fundamental fixture of the Atlantic City business dynamic.... ... ... ... This particular article has been included within the research due to the fact that it helps to identify the way in which Atlantic City used to be; prior to the hardships that it has experienced over the past several years....

The paper "Eyewitness Testimony Is Always Not Accurate " discusses that in experiment one; observers remembered the judgments concerning each factor of their free recall while in experiment two they were told to point out the basis of their memories.... .... ... ... This academic journal is intended for both students and practitioners in the field of psychology or criminology....

The paper "Supply Chain Management in Engineering and Construction" states that supply chain coordination, technology application, reduction of risks quality assurance is the important parameter to induce a sustained supply chain.... Better management of the supply chain means making better coordination....

The focus of the paper "Portfolio on Carbohydrates, Fats and Proteins" is on the role and benefits of carbohydrates in the diet, effects of high-fat diets on obesity, dietary fat composition, the importance of proteins in nutrition, significance of proteins in human nutrition.... ... ... ... The journal article by Coelho et al (2011) attempts to analyze just how the dietary fat composition can serve to promote the development of obesity in the human body....

The paper "Management at the Organizational Level" discusses that the failure or success of the whole firm depends on the manager's influence among junior employees.... Changing a person's motivational status involves changes that take place inside the same person.... ... ... ... CSR provides the employees with a chance to clear their conscience....

This paper declares that the reporter is currently working as a freelance consultant in the rail industry.... Working as a freelance consultant in the rail industry requires somebody who is updated with the current technological advancement.... Working in this field costs him a lot of time, effort, and money....

The paper "Making the Web Friendlier for Elderly Users" observes an increase in the number of senior members who use technology-related equipment to obtain information concerning health-related matters.... Much of the information is available on how to help the elderly benefit from technology.... ...

The aim of the present annotated bibliography "Memory and the Brain: Neural Basis of Attention Processes" is to conduct a brief survey of relevant pieces of study concerning the neurological processes behind working memory and cognition of individuals.... ... ... ... This article examines the role played by ventrolateral, dorsolateral, and frontopolar prefrontal cortex (PFC) regions in both working (WM) and long-term memory (LTM)....

The paper "Asian and Latino Youth Gangs and Their Impact on Their Communities " describes that the authors studied the impact of the criminal justice system on the Latino youth.... They feel that the criminal justice system is not doing well for the Latino youth.... ... ... ... Authors give an insight to the barriers immigrant groups come across in the criminal justice system....

This study 'Racial Stereotypes and Therapy' uses a mixed methodology approach to examine how people from different cultures and races deal with the stereotypes associated with their racial identity.... The negative effects of such stereotyping include depression, problem behaviors.... ... ... ... It was largely determined, through the study findings, that individuals who are either multiracial, or from a different racial construct, tend to be as well adjusted and unaffected by these stereotypes when compared to individuals who are monoracial....

"Analysis of the Articles about the Motivation of At-Risk Students" paper contains an annotated bibliography of such articles as "Goal setting and self-efficacy among delinquent and not at-risk students" by Annemaree and "Arts enrichment and school readiness for children at risk" by Brown.... ... ...

From the paper "Causes of Homophobia" it is clear that homophobia is almost exclusively male to the male phenomenon.... While lesbians and tomboys are relatively condoned for their non-normative sexualities and gender performances, male homosexuals are subjected to deeper hatred.... ... ... ... Although the hetero-normative gender matrix provides a refuge for homophobes, it seems that they rather fear losing their own masculinity and see homosexuals as a threat....

The bibliography "Murdoch's News Corp and its Impact on International Media" overviews background, ownership of the company, scandal whereby Paul McMullan a former editor in the media house that alluded to engaging in police corruption to obtain sensitive information touching on news stories.... ....

Moreover, there is a lot of information about the link between plastics, in various forms, and their effect on the environment.... It discusses the use and application of.... ... ... Additionally there is a lot of information about the behavior of plastics in the various environments in which they are used – outdoors, indoors, as well as marine environments – or various elements There are also various chapters, in the end, that discuss the recycling of the plastics, as well as thermal treatment....

The article 'Che Guevara's Political Activities' provides a brief overview of Che Guevara's political activities and his development as a political inspirer and leader.... The writing points that the main contributor to Guevara's perception of Marxism was his 'Marxist' upbringing.... ... ... ... The article concentrates also on Guevara's transition from theoretical studies to applying Marxism to practice, i....

The paper "Family Structure and Juvenile Delinquency" explains that even with all the other social factors kept constant, the nature of the family affects the crime rate for juveniles, with children from a single parent being involved in crimes 12 times more than children in two-parent families.... ...

The paper "Graphic Design and Technology" discusses that with both quantitative and qualitative approaches, the investigators were able to indicate that most of the modalities used were not unique or consistent in motion and spatial ideas, a mismatch between gesture or spoken ideas.... .... ... ... Blatter, J....

The paper "Learning to Teach Foreign Languages" states that generally speaking, the main aim of the study is to determine the various basics involved in the teaching of foreign languages and how context affects the various meanings in different languages.... ... ... ... The study was performed by studying six pre-service teachers and the way the participants' views were molded by their methods, experience, and courses (Raymond, 2000)....

The paper "Redefining Student Success" highlights that the article tackles a perceived flaw in standard evaluations of student success.... Moving away from binary all-or-nothing classifications of 'graduate' or 'drop-out', Jones-White et al device a more sophisticated method.... .... ... ... Generally, it is quite essential to state that through the analysis of data from the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC), the method takes into account retention and graduation numbers at both entry and transfer institutions....

The paper "Motivation Theory" tells us about understanding what drives a person to work towards a particular goal or outcome.... It's relevant to all of society but is especially important to business and management.... ... ... ... The most recognized content theory of motivation is that of Abraham Maslow, who explained motivation through the satisfaction of needs arranged in a hierarchical order....

It focuses on the ethical and legal concerns about death penalty or capital punishment in the United States. ... ... his book gives an extensive history of death.... ... ... It gives an explanation of how it is used to be executed during the colonial days and the changes it has undergone over the years with human progression....

This article 'Definition of Moral Development' defines morality in children including its significance, focus, and identification.... It presents definitions from some of the most renowned advocates of psychology such as Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, and Elliot Turiel.... ... ... ... The paper explains how the level of morality differs from one place to another depending on the religion and culture of a certain region....

The writer of this paper states that The Mandatory firm rotation by the comptroller general of the US is required by SOX act.... This in any way did not seem to improve the auditing quality and the good audit results.... ... ... ... Also, Mandatory firm rotation did not seem to be as successful as it was supposed to be since auditor client relationship in the first three years was more likely to cause fraudulent results....

The article addresses students considering to have dogs in college.... The reporter cites financial and lifestyle considerations as critical deterrents.... However, the article counteracts this.... ... ... It is therefore a useful source to argue against dogs in colleges, with quantitative facts, but also for giving credible counterargument. ...

The book “Current Issues and Trends in Education” presents a synthesis of the political, theoretical social and practical aspects of multicultural education.... The text is useful as an introductory source for understanding the facets, demographics and changing perceptions of.... ... ... This text is relevant since it has subjects for discussion such as questionable testing practices....

The essay 'Oedipus the King by T.... Hoey' looks at the dominant theme of Oedipus the King.... Throughout much of the play, Oedipus refuses to look into himself and think of how his actions may have set the entire tragedy in motion.... Towards the end, Tiresias urges him to go inside and think.... ...

In the essay 'From World War to Waldheim' the author discusses a small state in the Shadow of a Superpower: Austria and the United States since 1945.... The symposium took place in November 1994.... There were two other symposia that took place under the same theme.... ... ... ... The author states that they asked participants to revise and expand their conference papers with these perspectives in mind....

This research paper stresses that the discipline of aircrafts maintenance and overhauling is considered to be one of the most imperative topics in strategic management and analysis, which have gained tremendous popularity during the contemporary era.... ... ... ... According to the paper, Aircrafts Maintenance - A Commercial and Public Essential, the motive behind its recognition as a burning issue includes the continuous rise in the worldwide air travelling on the one hand, and the crisis airline industries underwent in the wake of 9/11 catastrophe as well as the perturbed global political situation on the other....

In the paper 'Healthy Causes of Stress' the author has very well defined healthy causes of stress and have listed some very good stressors like wedding, childbirth, job promotion, exams, schooling, change of residence, and etcetera.... This paper is very informative about positive stressors.... ... ...

In the paper 'Infrastructure Vulnerability and Network Architectures,' the author talks about how natural events lead to disasters and affects human life.... Bobrowsky reflects and gives examples of the several accidents that have occurred in the new millennium due to natural phenomena.... ... ... ...

Protection of the environment remains a central function of society and its members in order to have good health.... This is noted by the efforts by organizations to participate in electronic recycling to safeguard the environment from eventual degradation leading to diseases .... ... ... Electronic recycling involves the process of refurbishing and reusing electrical or electronic devices to prevent pollution in the environment....

(2006).... Making a Powerful Connection: The Health of the Public and the National Information Infrastructure.... Retrieved from: http://www.... lm.... ih.... ov/pubs/staffpubs/lo/makingpd.... tml ... ... he authors argue that health can benefit from NII.... ... ... The article analyzes the generic capabilities of NII technology and shows how NII technology can support future population health....

Although some of the facts in both sources are exaggerated, some facts about Mehmed early life are accurate (Freely, John p140).... Mehmed was.... ... ... His accession to the throne was through elimination of any competition from his brothers.... He had his brother drowned to make him the only Annotated Bibliography: Mehmed the Conqueror Primary source Freely, John....

The paper "Media and Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder" discusses how social networks can promote the transmission of eating disorders.... Furthermore, it quotes how users of Facebook have exhibited a heightened level of self-consciousness concerning weight and body image.... ... ... ... The article examines the reinforcement role played by social media in promoting eating disorders among social media users....

As the paper "Interpersonal Conflict in War Reporting" states, the journalism field has the mandate to inform the public of the happenings in the world.... Many a time journalists face an interpersonal conflict between their human nature and journalism ethics in war zone reporting.... .... ... ... The modalities of the internal conflict include the desire to help and their mandate to be non-partisan in war reporting....

The authors of the book critically reveal the process of studying economic migration and processes necessary in establishing knowledge about it.... ... ... ... For instance, in pages 102-108, authors explore the cultural consequence of economic migration from Nigeria to the West.... Naerssen and other authors in this book Annotated Bibliography Gupta, Suman, and Omoniyi, Tope....

The Experts Book of Hints, Tips, & Everyday Wisdom: From Leading Authorities .... ... ... More Than 1,000 Problem-Solving Secrets for Easier, Healthier Living.... Emmaus, Pa: Rodale Press, 1993.... Print. ... ... aflin offers an insight into the multi-dimensional problem.... ... ... It is worth to note that this text discusses the significance of moral wisdom as far as human responsibility towards other animals is concerned....

Barakat adopts a sociological analysis of Lebanon's ethnic and religious composition for the purposes of investigating whether or not unification is possible.... While he highlights the fact that Lebanon is comprised of multiple religious sects, he does not believe that religion divides Lebanon....

High risk sexual behavior with incarcerated youths: An annotated bibliography Feldmann, J.... M.... (2008).... Caring for incarcerated youth.... Current Opinion in Pediatrics, 20(4), 398-402.... Cognizant of the abnormally elevated risk experienced by incarcerated youth, the study reviewed common medical conditions observed among this cohort, such as STDs, pregnancy and psychiatric illness....

Proffered issues pertinent to the effect of state and federal policies on incarceration strategies as they impact criminal justice in contemporary times.... As averred, the implementation of restorative justice models “putting offenders to work to repair the damage they caused the community.... ...

The article provides the definition of depression and factors that contribute to depression, including a combination of chemical, genetic, biological, and social, and psychological factors.... Severe depression is defined as a mood disorder that is caused by a persistent feeling of.... ... ... Nutt et al....

Baker and Drolet has found that there are two components on the pay gap, the unexplained and explained ones.... For the authors of the article, the second component,.... ... ... Among such occupations are teaching, sales and service, nursing and health care.... Baker and Drolet argue that it is gender Annotated Bibliography College: Baker, M....

Drug history taking and the identification of drug related problems in an accident and emergency department.... J Accid Emerg Med.... 1996 May; 13(3): 166–168.... Retrieved August 28, 2011 from.... ... ... The credibility of the authors is in the fact that they are pharmacy practitioners who have expertise and professional knowledge on the issue of drugs and its effects....

This paper declares that the first article has been written by Paul A.... Phillips and Claire Wright.... Paul A.... Phillips works at Kent Business School while Claire Wright works at Centre for Human Resources.... It has been presumed by the organizations that their survival in the current environment....