Essays on Gonzalez

The political elements of Star Trek show that the series had more insight than what is apparent. The show started in the 1960s when the Cold War was at its height. Many authorities argue that Star Trek is an exploration based on self-interest, colonialism, collectivism and control . However, George Gonzalez takes a different approach in The Politics of Star Trek where he undertakes a critical review of the story within the context of the actual implications of the actions of the characters. This paper will review the first two chapters of the book in order to present the critical ...

Background of the Study

The problem of HIV and AIDS has become a global one in the short time since the identification of the virus. Although there is no vaccine to protect against the virus, knowledge and education are two powerful shields against infection—and it has become clear in recent years that impoverished women in the developing world are particularly heavily impacted by HIV transmission and development of AIDS (UNAIDS, 2016). The goal of finding a way to slow or completely halt the spread of HIV and the development of AIDS has been an epidemiological conundrum for many years. Promoting health and ...

Policy Manual Introduction

A policy manual is a general guideline that details the policies and best practices that an organization in a particular industry should follow. This is the case with health care in general and protecting patient data in particular. Starting from a manual system, an electronic or automated system has been found to enhance best practices in the field of health care (Hamilton, Jacob, Koch & Quammen, 2004).

Importance to Organization

It prepares a roadmap for daily administration. A policy manual is also a yardstick for performance. It can be used to train fresh recruits about the conduct desired. It can also be resorted ...

Jay Kiley

Dr. Lorrie McGovern Literature Review Abstract Innovations are inevitable in the business nowadays as they lead to the increased efficiency. The more efficient the company is, the higher the profit it gains. This is equally fair for the product innovation and management improvement. Moreover, financial innovations are now even more desired. All these changes are beneficial for all parties, as development of the entrepreneurship leads to the social and political improvements. Therefore, within this paper, a literature review will be performed to reveal main discussions on the innovations in the financial management, especially in the commercial lending. Both advantages ...

Introduction

The question of racial discrimination in the legal system of the United States is a sought after topic despite limited evidence to support its existence at present. Although the nation once participated in discriminatory practices in the past, the majority of the activities ceased during the last few decades. Despite sweeping developments in recent years, the news never grows old while reporting a possible aberration. This research paper examines the evidence of data available in the books against the media reports which claim the rampant existence of racial discrimination. Each section in this research paper will raise question regarding ...

Abstract

Evidence-based practice is a major improvement component of the modern-day healthcare system. Evidence-based practice relies on patient preferences, research findings and expertise to come up with best solutions suited to deliver the care process in the most effective manner. This project seeks to implement physical exercise among patients undergoing cancer treatment as well as those who have successfully undergone cancer therapy to prevent or reduce cancer-related fatigue. A sizeable amount of evidence suggests that physical exercise helps in preventing this form of fatigue and hence enabling this class of patients enjoy a high quality of life. The successful implementation ...

In an effort to improve the education of American schoolchildren from kindergarten through 12th grade, the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) were released by the Council of Chief State Schools Officers and the National Governors Association in 2010 (Applebee, 2013); 43 of 50 states adopted them by 2013 (Conley, 2014). Attempts at voluntary national standards began with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in 1989 and over the next six years, a project in English language arts lost its funding after two weeks in 1992 and standards for history were voted down by the Senate in 1995. The ...

Book Review of “The Politics of Air Pollution” By George Gonzalez

The Politics of Air Pollution by George Gonzalez Introduction Background George Gonzalez is a renowned assistant professor based in the Department of Political Science at the University of Miami. He has been an avid advocate of the inner political workings of the environmental policy in the United States. The book entitled the politics of air pollution delves into the establishment of policies that govern emission standards with a specialization on California as a key study. The book generally describes California as one the leading states in the promotion of automobile emission standards. As such, the book focuses on highlighting ...

Introduction

Life happens to come with many unprecedented and unpredicted disasters. Halfway across the world there are news of tornadoes, fires, earthquakes, and floods. News reporters give statistics of the many lives that are lost in such disasters and in many instances, the policy makers are not able to correctly determine the monetary value of property and businesses lost in such instances. Such happenings are taking place across the world and some of the greatest losers are business entities. Owing to these disasters and many more such disasters, business organizations have to think beyond the normal operations (Cobanoglu, Blasik, & Haley, ...

Objective

Apparently, the patient appeared active, cooperative and well developed and nourished. In fact, he showed signs of no distress. However, I took a physical assessment of various parts of his body and noted several observations. To begin with his mouth or throat, the mucus membranes were moist. The regional lymph glands were not swollen, and thus there was no any indication of tonsillar exudate. The pharynx was normal whereas the oropharynx was clear. Moreover, there was no any indication of lymphadenopathy at the cervical lymph nodes. As for the eyes, the Conjunctiva was bilaterally red with a scant watery ...

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Introduction

U.S. schools are known for low performance on international tests which measure 15-year-old students’ literacy in science, math, and reading. According to the 2007 report, the United States ranked 29th in science among 57 countries participating in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (Gonzalez and Kuenzi, 2012, p. 9; McFarlane, 2013, p. 39). The problems with school attainment were linked with students’ reduced interest in science and instructional approaches to science teaching (McFarlane, 2013, p. 39). In this regard the gaps highlighted administrators’ ineffective practices and teachers’ quality problem, which was ...

Compare and Contrast the Operational Strategies of Apple and Samsung: Growth and Integration Strategies

Introduction Apple and Samsung are the leading companies in mobile technology across the globe. Apple is an American multinational while Samsung is a South-Korean multinational. However, the two companies have a global presence with market command across various countries. According to Dringoli, the massive presence of these companies across different global markets results from their operational strategies, which make them market giants, despite the stiff competition present in the telecommunications market (32). The following paper compares and contrasts the growth and integration strategies that Apple and Samsung employ in an effort to remain market leaders across the globe.

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DQ week 5

What health risks associated with obesity does Mr. C. have?

Is bariatric surgery an appropriate intervention? Why or why not?

Considering that the patient has a BMI of BMI = 29.55 kg/m2, bariatric surgery is a good option for him. Bariatric surgery is recommended for patients with a BMI of beyond 25 and who have been ascertained to indicate any other signs of extreme obesity. Bariatric surgery is a life-altering process but it has been noted to have positive impact on the life of the patient especially those with chronic severe obesity issues and this helps them reduce weight and subsequently maintain weight at a level that is manageable. It ...

For this comparative research, we selected Spain and Germany, two countries of the European Union with similar political parliamentarian systems. Personification is a distinctive feature of presidentialism and it seems reasonable to examine to what extent this trend occurs in European parliamentary systems today.

The position of political leaders in parliamentary systems is different from the position occupied by them in the presidential republics. Lijphart identifies three characteristics that distinguish essentially presidentialism and parliamentarianism (Lijphart, 2000). Firstly, in a presidential system the executive chief is elected directly by the electors by popular vote and therefore without legislative intervention, so ...

1 Introduction This report is devoted to the supply chain management of the Bertolli olive oil brand. The purpose of the report is to acquaint readers with the Bertolli brand and its history, to introduce the olive oil supply chain and its key elements. It is necessary to mention, that in the repost there will be used two names: Bertolli and Deoleo. Bertolli is the name of the brand while Deoleo is the name of the company that produces this brand. As a result, Bertolli and Deoleo, in this paper, are synonyms and have the same meaning. The report ...

Abstract

The high prevalence of substance use in the society has made more users to depend on opioid drugs to relieve pains and discomfort because of addiction. The problem contributes to high number of hospital visits and increasing admission rates in hospital’s acute care departments. The following paper aims at reviewing the literature on the acute pain management in chronic pain patients and opioid dependent patients. The outcome of the review plays a critical role in the field nursing practice by assisting professionals to develop strategies that help prevent adverse effects for the patient suffering from acute pain. The ...

The study will aim to find answers to research questions which include:

Does there exist a difference in depression symptoms in men and women? What factors contribute to this difference, for instance, social and economic factors? Can the factors contributing to this difference be controlled? The study will be based on the hypothesis, men are more prone to depression in comparison to women. The null hypothesis for the study is, there does not exist any relationship between depression symptoms and gender of people experiencing these symptoms (Gonzalez, 2016). The study will randomly select participants of different ages with at least 40 participants being between the ages of 20 and 30 and ...

The Bertolli Company

Executive summary This report is devoted to the supply chain management of the Bertolli olive oil. I have chosen this company because it meets the requirements of the task: “international retail company involved in online selling to customers”. The purpose of the report is to acquaint readers with Bertolli brand and its history, to introduce the olive oil supply chain and its peculiarities, to underline strengths and weaknesses of Bertolli brand and find out its competitive advantages. In the report, different methods of analysis were used: descriptive, comparative, socio-historical, statistical and future orientation. This report can have large application. ...

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“Social determinants of health”

Where a person resides, gets the education, and works these conditions mutually impact the health of that person in determining health risks and outcomes. Such conditions are considered as social determinants of health (SDOH) (Social Determinants of Health | CDC, 2016). It is evident that a high education and rich background provide more awareness and opportunities of better nutrition and lifestyle, thus, these are considered as a predictor of better health. Force Field and Well-Being Paradigms of Health model by Blum emphasized on three main components mental, physical ...

In the medical field, there are constant inventions that are intended to improve the quality of care for patients. These interventions are based on qualitative and quantitative research whose results indicate the effectiveness of the practice on different patients. Patients living with medical conditions like Diabetes rely on these practices to make their lives better. The adoption of the interventions is based on how well the medical professions understand it and how it changes the lives of their patients. The following is a detailed look at one of the practices and how I would ensure its adoption in a ...

The Proposal

Vulnerability increases the likelihood of particular persons acquiring illnesses. The susceptibility may arise due to genes, poverty, cultural practices, environmental factors, etc. In this particular case, this essay conceptualizes on the risks factors that make diabetes prevalent amongst minority populations. The burden of the illness is much greater amongst the disadvantaged groups. What increases their chances of suffering from diabetes? What measures can alleviate the groups’ vulnerability to the disease? The illness also presents a challenge to health care providers who are aiming to enhance the medical outcomes of diabetes and prevent the disease. Diabetes management and prevention require ...

Abstract

Domestic violence is a worldwide issue. In 1993, the United Nations General Assembly created a declaration to help eliminate violence against women. Since then, ample research has been conducted on both the effects and individuals who conduct domestic violence. Over the years, researchers have discovered that certain personality traits that become apparent in childhood are also apparent in perpetrators of domestic violence. These studies suggest that children and adolescents who display these personality traits should be placed in early intervention treatment in order to limit the likelihood of domestic violence abuse during adulthood. The following discusses five different personality ...

Literature review

In the history of the construction of sea structures in oil exploration, load and corrosion together with how those structures will be maintained have always posed a scientific nightmare. Chamberlain, Adam and other authors in a scientific journal illustrate that for a good design of an onshore structure, there should be a right proportion of the ingredients in order for the structure to give maximum life service. They all agreed that in order to achieve this, keen interest should be paid to the permeability, strength, and durability of the mixture. Finally, they added that for effective control of corrosion, ...

Introduction

The early childhood education plays a critical role in shaping the overall personality of a child. The focus of early childhood is not just restricted towards quality education, but it is nurtured by imparting a decent moral character in them. This paper will evaluate the role of teachers in the awareness of cultural diversity in Early Childhood Education. It has been proven through research that the early five years in the life of a child are extremely critical for learning new skills and concepts. Adding the element of diversity awareness at an early stage is of sheer significance as ...

Today, E-bay is one of the most successful consumer-centric online auction sites of the dot-com era (Akbar & James, n.d.). Since September 1995, e-bay has used the power of the internet to create a marketplace for consumers to not only auction goods but also buy them. It has created a platform where omnichannel retailing is powering the sale of selected expensive commodities as well as everyday items at rates never seen before (Deloitte, 2014; Gonzalez, Hasker, & Sickles, 2004). E-bay was founded in 1995, in San Jose California, by Pierre Omidyar as a local marketplace for the sale of localized items ( ...

BUSINESS IN EMERGING MARKETS

Introduction The theory of natural resource curse can be founded back from the 1970s. Resource curse has been an important topic for researchers since two subsequent decades; multiple research efforts have proposed the association between the production of resources, numerous socio-political ills, and, economic underperformance. The role of natural resources in the growth of the economy has been a question of immense debate. If the role of natural resources is considered in common sense, then economic growth theories propose that natural resources are the gift and economies through building their capital can grow economies. However, if the revenue spending ...

Precisely, the influence of social media on the development of students' communication skills has turned into a problem studied by many modern researchers. From a historical perspective, the issue is new, as social media have evolved very quickly. Even 15 years ago, the general theory of interpersonal communication in the context of education did not yield to analysis, which would take into account the impact of social media on the development of students. However, today, millions of young people around the world feel the effect of the total virtualization of social processes, i.e. communication in particular. The use of ...

Executive summary

In the past, we have seen a considerable number of children born prematurely succumb to death shortly after delivery (Koletzco, 2014). This is most prominent in the developing countries for obvious reasons where infant mortality rates are more pronounced. Babies born underweight or premature are in dire need of someone to come up with innovation to bridge this gap. The innovation of infant warmers would go a great mile to help these infants. An infant warmer is a sleeping bag for infants which serves the purpose of an incubator. One thing about the infant warmer is the fact that ...

Legal citation: 199 N.J. 319, 972 A.2d 387 Legal history: In April 2006, the Board brought an action in order to restrain arbitration before the Chancery Division. The Chancery Division granted the Board’s request and permanently restrained arbitration. The Association appealed this decision and the Appellate Court affirmed. Facts: Plaintiff School Board hired defendant Gonzalez as a non-tenured custodial employee. Before assuming the position, the defendant signed a contract which provided that the employment was “at will” and could be terminated at any time by either party through 14 days notice written notice. A few months after Gonzalez ...

Abstract

This paper examines the case of Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency, a 5-4 Supreme Court decision that combined the substantive, environmental law question of whether the Environmental Protection Agency erred in its initial decision not to regulate greenhouse gas emissions for motor vehicles with the procedural issue of whether states, cities, and environmental organizations had legal standing (defined as the right to use the courts as opposed to Congress to force governmental action) for the environmental claims at issue in the case. This paper begins with a brief overview of the political, legal, and cultural context for assessing the ...

Empowerment since history immemorial has meant the measure of the degree of autonomy in people and the society. This is the ability to represent one self’s interests and needs in a well ordered manner which is both responsible and determined way. It could also be referred to as the power to act on your own authority. History plays a significant role in creating empowerment. The society learns from their history, such as what affected their society in the past and apply lessons learnt as empowerment tools. This empowerment lessons will act as a guide towards a more responsible ...

Reflection

The overall feedback on the presentation was positive with some aspects highlighted that could have been discussed in more detail with appropriate attention. Among different comments made for the study, it was mentioned that the some of the work was done was though related to the business; however, it was less relevant to the course assignment. The aspects that were considered irrelevant to the assignment were sustainability and the sweatshop. As far, I have managed to understand these aspects are of much significance in the business. Businesses in the modern world are winning a competitive edge over the competitors ...

Introduction

Though personality disorders are described by researchers as being widespread and incapacitating, there have been developments in the field, and they have focused on understanding this disorder with intent to treat (Lenzenweger, 2008). Settling on a comprehensive definition, assessment approaches and the management of these disorders has been problematic because of the varying dimensions and impacts to individuals and the general society (Clarkin, Lenzenweger & Meehan, 2015). According to Widiger (2003), individuals often have self-distinguishing approaches to creating and developing relationships, expressing their feelings and thinking. On the same, while some people are outgoing, others have been described as being ...