Essays on Systems Science Annotated Bibliography

The article reviews the role of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in detection of prostate cancer and questions its role in mass screening of general population.... The authors look into the clinical status of reduction in current threshold of PSA from 4.... ng/ml to 3.... ng/ml for.... ... ... PSA may or may not be the valid marker for prostate cancer in the second screening, but the authors call for primary practicable preventive interventions during the intervals....

Research Notes and the Annotated Bibliography Double –entry research log entry for “Special Report II: Racial profiling-overcoming the perception of racial profiling” by Anonymous March 11, 2011 Anonymous,.... "Special report II: Racial profiling-overcoming the perception of racial profiling....

This paper contains some research notes and the annotated bibliography on double –entry research log entry for " Miami Dade Police Department Questionnaire".... In it you will find an overview of MDPD, "Miami Dade Police Questionnaire" and Chapter 32 Part 1 Enforcement Profiling.... ... ... ... ...

"Analysis of Articles about Data Quality Standards" paper "Quality Check: An Overview of quality measures and their uses" by Dimick, "Calling HIM Quality Experts: NQF Seeking HIM Input on Quality Measures" by Dimick, and "Changes Ahead in Data Standards" by Giannangelo.... .... ... ... This article emphasizes the necessity of quality servicing in the health sector....

Scott Shappel is a Department Chair of Human Factors and systems.... The authors analyze different trends by investigating both traditional and scientific models of human error.... Various trends describe various.... ... ... The authors identify different types of errors such as response execution errors that are responsible for major human errors, followed by judgmental errors that claimed a minimum number of accidents....

Journal of Archaeological science 37/Elsevier.... y experience with the work was, while the research question was straightforward, the value lay in the science that was presented with regard to characterizing the bone samples from the charred remains, and differentiating those with the charred wood that was also mixed in with the bone remains found in the urns.... Journal of Archaeological science 38 (2011)/Elsevier....

This article covers WIKIS, instant messaging, electronic mail systems, and web sites.... This article 'Computers in Libraries' discusses digital libraries and the latest technology therein.... It covers information resource management.... It also discusses libraries and archives and the latest technology used to utilize them....

Key among reasons for business intervention is to gain political dominance in a specified trade region.... Other underlying motives for developing trade relations with other state include cultural.... ... ... The paper is an annotated bibliography that accurately presents governmental intervention in trade....

he Myth of Digital Democracy proves to be a helpful guide for students of international relations and political science. ... It is a helpful contribution for the students of political science.... Sunstein is a faculty member of the Department of Political science at University of Chicago....

The article “How True to History is Tom Cruise's The Last Samurai?... ?? categorically describes in a comparative framework the areas where the film, though based on history deviates from the actual records.... The author first gives a brief synopsis.... ... ... ... The reviewer has closely observed the movie and hence his accounts are vivid and informative....

The author of this current paper "Corrective Behavior Management Strategies and Models" illustrates the works of five authors in their attempt to explore the subject of corrective behavior management strategies or models in the form of annotated bibliographies.... ... ... ... Behavior management in classrooms is a continuous process....

Slater is a retired professor of political science at State University of New York.... 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 book also enlightened me on the fact that the name Tesco first appeared in 1924 though the first store started its operations in 1929.... The store initially started as a grocery retailer in the.... ... ... K but the company diversified geographically and also into other business areas which include petrol, electronics, clothing, books retail, furniture, financial services, internet services, software, and music downloads, telecoms and DVD rental (Bell & Reavis, 2003)....

here is increased demand for the language teaching; there is a need for developing these systems that teach foreign languages online.... The development and implementation of these systems.... The implementation of these systems relies on the usage of the internet-based language instruction (IBLI). ... They are the content/ learning management systems, virtual world, blogs and wikis, web creation, web exercise creation search engines, dictionaries, and social media and bookmarking. ...

The study focused on the prevalence and risk of STD, as well as health care needs of recently arrested adolescents and the feasibility of conducting a voluntary screening protocol among these group of offenders.... It contains an abstract, materials and methods.... ... ... ... The study is both timely and relevant considering that incarcerated adolescents are more sexually active, seldom use condoms, and engage in more sexual activities than other adolescents....

Detective Fiction and the Rise of Forensic science.... This book shows the relationship between forensic science and mystery or detective fiction.... This story 'An Accidental Soldier's Account of the War in Iraq' is a literary breakthrough for the American soldier....

This annotated bibliography "How Technology Impacts the Administration of Medication" focuses on the number of patients admitted to a hospital increase, and staffing shortages that continue to be an issue.... The proper administration of medication becomes of even great concern.... .... ... ... The potential for human error when administrating medication is already high, but add in the stress of the modern-day health care setting and this only seems to be compounded today....

The bibliography "Usability of a Website" focuses on the critical, and multifaceted analysis of the major issues in the aspect of the usability of a website.... Usability refers to the qualitative aspects of the website.... It means assessing the easiness of user interfaces.... ... ... ... The five important components of usability are Learnability: how quickly the users get used to, to the design of the website....

Journal of Food science.... Journal of Food science.... This paper presents an analysis of five journals articles on the topic of organic foods.... This annotated bibliography contains an overview of such articles as "Adolescent's attitudes towards Organic food: A survey on 15 to 16 year old school children", "Organic Food Consumption Pattern" and others....

In their analysis of the Korean college admission system, a contribution to the literature is made to policy makers to other nations about reforming the college entrance systems. ... This annotated bibliography "The Use of Placement Exams in Entrance into Colleges or Universities " discusses to explore the validity of the most applied forms of assessment in the placement exams and their impact on influencing the outcome of the students....

Delivering Health Care in America: A systems Approach.... From the paper "Consumer-Driven Health Care and Money-Saving Solutions" it is clear that it is a highly informative source for the students entering the discipline of healthcare and looking for the material to acquire a comprehensive and detailed understanding of current healthcare practice in the U....

Journal of Forensic science, 45(5), 1090-1092.... Forensic science International, 152(1), 1-12. ... The Open Forensic science Journal, 1(2), 21-28. ... The coming paradigm shift in forensic identification science.... science, 309(5736), 892-895. ... Columbia science & Technology Law Review, 6.... Forensic science International, 169(2), 118-128. ... orensic science and law: investigative applications in criminal, civil and family ...

Sleeping hours and academic achievements: a study among biomedical science students.... The students were in Biomedical science.... In addition, Biomedical science Students with sleeping turmoil such as insomnia, those on medication, as well as those who had taken caffeine beverage at night were also excluded.... Sleeping hours and academic achievements: a study among biomedical science students....

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....

Senior Citizens Acceptance of Information systems.... The author observes that, since the elderly are less knowledgeable about information systems, they require a particular attention.... Senior Citizens Acceptance of Information systems.... 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....

This annotated bibliography "Work and Industrial Relations" introduces the concept of strategic decision making as a key management role and the lack and women's involvement in this role as a means for understanding the organizational barriers faced by women in modern times.... .... ... ... Among the theories explaining the barriers is that the wage spread reflects the decline in women's participation in the workforce....

This book is an incisive study in which the author lays bare the achievements and flops of the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act, which is one of the most promising and controversial programmes in the history of education.... While its challengers argue that it is financially.... ... ... Abernathy argues that policymakers must first consider the relevance and superiority of a child's education instead of making an assumption that Annotated Bibliography Abernathy, Scott Franklin....

The practice of trying and punishing juvenile offenders as adults is not consistent throughout all criminal justice systems as some systems still believe that juveniles should be tried in the juvenile courts no matter how grievous the crime might be.... The perception in some justice systems is that trying children in adult courts would have an adverse effect on the children as they could likely have some sort of psychological problems.... This paper would try to establish whether or not juvenile offenders should be tried and punished as adults of Lecturer 24 June Whether or not juvenile offenders should be tried and punished as adults The practice of trying and punishing juvenile offenders as adults is not consistent throughout all criminal justice systems as some systems still believe that juveniles should be tried in the juvenile courts no matter how grievous the crime might be....

This annotated bibliography "Homelessness in the United Kingdom" presents the progress of efforts done to solve problems of homelessness in the UK.... Significant findings showed homelessness is due to a lack of work income, education, employment, and training.... ... ... ... The conclusion is that there is a need to evaluate the supported lodging policy and further review what works well for the youth....

Immersing himself into the gun violence debate that is now a concern for every American, Erwin Chemerinsky begins his article questioning whether the Second Amendment would remain if America was to have a new constitution in the future.... He is quick to follow his question with a.... ... ... Such a situation has been a part of life in the United States for quite a long time with very little space for stronger regulations Gun Control: Annotated Bibliography Details: al Affiliation: Gun Control: Annotated Bibliography Chemerinsky, E....

Mitchell.... "Black Educators Views on Middle School Students Dress and Uniforms: Addressing Challenges from Commercialism.... The Journal of Negro Education.... Vol.... 72, No.... 4 ... ... n this article, Alleyne, Sylvan I.... Velma.... ... ... Mitchell analyze the views of black educators on the challenges facing the middle school learners as a result of the use of school uniform....

Dube, S.... R.... Anda, R.... F.... Whitfield, C.... L.... Brown, D.... W.... Felitti, V.... J.... Dong, M.... & Giles, W.... H.... (2005).... Long-term consequences of childhood sexual abuse by gender of victim.... American journal of preventive medicine, 28(5), 430-438.... Abstract: A gender based analysis of....

(2007) Adolescents, Media and the Law: What Developmental science Reveals and Free Speech Requires.... The books looks at the science of the effect of the media on children and suggests ways in which the law can be changed to avoid problems for children.... The paper contains the annotated bibliography of articles about the effects of media on kids such as "Encyclopedia of Children, Adolescents, and the Media", "Writing the Child in Media Theory" and "Children and their Changing Media Environment: A European Comparative Study"....

The paper "Neighborhood Planning" discusses the Official Community Plan by the City of Kelowna shows indicators for community development goals set.... The plan shows intended efforts by Kelowna as a community to observe the efficiency of the plan while in action.... ... ... ... Aditya tackles usability challenges in participatory mapping undertakings by examining group cooperation workings and achieving utilization evaluations during neighborhood planning....

Library & Information science Research, 32(3), 203-211.... This model also explains how the library also partnered with the health science faculty to develop an online information literacy program.... Library & Information science Research, 32(3), 203-211....

The paper contains an annotated bibliography of articles about the methodological issues such as "Whole-School Positive Behaviour Support" by Luiselli, J et al.... and "Methodological Issues in Research on Web-Based Behavioral Interventions" by Seeley, J & Danaher, B.... ... ... ... This article is focused on the association of individual student of different cultural values, especially adherence and communication style....

He was well-respected for his high-mindedness and for the weight of his moral convictions, his standing as a religious leader preaching non-violence and peace, and was recognized.... ... ... This piece is a speech delivered at the so-called 'March on Washington' in 1963.... Its purpose is to lay out a vision of a future that transcended race hate, and which secured the place of The paper 'Civil Rights Movement " is an intriguing example of an annotated bibliography on history....

Author Kaye Stearman has written many books on social issues, such as 'Feminism,' 'Why do people live on the streets,' 'Taking action against homelessness,' 'Women's rights,' 'Gender issue,' 'Poverty,' and other.... In 'Death penalty' the author.... ... ... She discusses whether the death penalty is justified....

This annotated bibliography "The Effects of Personality on Managerial Behavior" focuses on proving that personality variables have a link to management behavior.... These variables are useful in an organization because they are predictors of managerial behavior.... ... ... ... The author did not frame the research question clearly but provided enough evidence to show the correlation between leadership and the existing research contributions to management....

A large proportion of those enslaved were Africans that came from Central and Western Africa.... The overwhelming number of enslaved.... ... ... fricans is believed to be the reason that Africans constitute that largest population of Old World Immigrants that were spread over the North and Southern America during the 18th century....

From the paper "Wal-Mart and Home Depot" it is clear that many wonder if competition in the marketplace should be fair.... The United States does have laws protecting against monopolies, but this does not apply to large corporations squeezing the smaller stores among us out of business.... .... ...

In Canadian law, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act 2003 deals with all the legalities pertaining to immigrants in Canada.... Breaching the Act makes an individual liable to arrest,.... ... ... Illegal immigration is not only an issue for the Canadian immigration enforcement authorities but is a social problem for the government and Canadian citizens alike. ...

It provides enough evidence to support further research and analyses individual and social factors that contribute to the issue.... Chapter 5 in the book is of particular interest.... ... ... Overall, Dean stresses social influences on behavior of every individual in society.... New statistic data about teen pregnancy rates in the USA is also useful to support the research. ...

There have been many literary works done on the exceptional skills of the Academy Award winner American actress Marleen Matlin who has given the world an example of excellence despite being deaf.... A few readings are listed below with annotated bibliography for the easy.... ... ... This article on the great actress Marleen Matlin gives a brief but comprehensive outline of her professional life....

The need to have nurses who have expertise in clinical informatics is persistent, but there is a continued lack of specialized programs in nursing education to meet the ever increasing demand, more so computer knowledge in the field of psychiatric nursing.... The author of this.... ... ... Her work involves educating nurses in the holistic nursing area....

The paper "Legalizing Gay Marriage" highlights that the journal by Beth depicts the divergent views presented by the political powerhouse of the United States.... It commences by providing a detailed analysis of the position held by the Republicans and the Democrats on issues concerning gay marriage....

"Lung cancer drugs could boost skin cancer survival, research shows.... PharmaTimes.... Pharma Times, 12 Feb.... ?2013.... Web.... 16 Feb.... ?2013.... . ... ... he first.... ... ... ticle that has been included in this annotated bibliography deals with the way that drugs that have formerly been seen as specific only to lung cancer can and should now be utilized as skin cancer treatments....

While many believe that these tests are a great advancement in both science and medicine, others believe that this is another form of Eugenics.... While many believe that these tests are a great advancement in both science and medicine, others believe that this is another form of Eugenics.... He even asserts that we should learn to say enough, rather than accept all things given to us in the name of science and human advancement....

acoun, A, 2011, ‘Aboriginality and the Northern Territory Intervention', Australian Journal of Political science, Vol.... acoun, A, 2011, ‘Aboriginality and the Northern Territory Intervention', Australian Journal of Political science, Vol.... The paper "Social Issues Facing the People in Australia" discusses the book "Aboriginal Australians: black responses to white dominance, 1788-2001"....

The author claims that creating meaningful goals is an essential and useful process in life; however, it is important to be realistic and logical in this process.... The author gives helpful pieces of.... ... ... It is necessary to make comprehensive plan and take small steps toward the target.... It is also important to remember that going off the track sometimes is a normal process, and returning and sticking to one's plan is more valuable than Annotated Bibliography Making Lifestyle Changes that Last ....