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12 Aug 2014
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Philosopher Ibn Sina, Avicenna

Essay - 3 pages - Educational studies

There is little information acknowledged about his early life. The sole source of information was an autobiography that was written by his student. The lack of any other source implies that the information in this autobiography has to be taken at face value. Ibn Sina had an extra ordinary level...

12 Aug 2014
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US Army Innovation in Time of War: The Radar Technology

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

Radar technology uses radio waves to detect metallic items. It is used by all sections of the military to tract flying or sailing vessels. Today, it is even used to track objects moving on the ground. In addition, advancements in this field have resulted in the ability to predict intended targets...

12 Aug 2014
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Fall of the Classical Roman Empire

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

The classical Roman Empire was one of the most influential empires to modern civilization. It was started by rapid expansion in to the surrounding part of Africa and Europe (Warner, 2005). At the pinnacle of the Roman Empire, it included sections of Asia Minor. Many accounts place the demise of...

12 Aug 2014
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Physician-Assisted Suicide

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

Physician-assisted suicide is suicide, in the traditional sense of taking own life, assisted by a physician. In recent times, there has been an increase in debates regarding the subject, especially after medical assisted suicide was legalized in Arizona and Washington (Engdahl, 2009). However, it...

12 Aug 2014
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Egypt- Source of African cultural Superiority

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

There is an age-old discussion about racial supremacy. Though there is a consensus that all people have equal intellect and that the environment pays a great role in shaping characters, the debate about African contributions to contemporary culture has been raging. There is a feeling that...

12 Aug 2014
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Desalinization water vs. groundwater

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

Various ways can be used to supply water to these areas. For example, transporting water from relatively wet areas to arid areas was among the earliest solutions to the problem. However, as the problem gained in magnitude, the distance increased and thus increased the cost of transportation...

12 Aug 2014
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History and impact of the illegal Cocaine trade by the Los Zetas Cartel

Case study - 6 pages - Educational studies

Las Zetas forms one of the largest drug cartels in America. The group took control of cocaine and other drug trafficking activities in 1999. Illegal cocaine trade in North America dates back to 1947 when the initial legal business became illegal following its ban by the United States Government....

12 Aug 2014
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Reggae Music- Culture, tool for social change and communication

Case study - 4 pages - Educational studies

1960 commonly referred to as the sixties refers to the time denoting the complex interrelated cultural and political trends across the globe. It is referred to as the actual decade when decolonization took place in most parts of the world. In Africa, 32 countries gained independence from the...

12 Aug 2014
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Psychological Research Methods

Case study - 2 pages - Psychology

This method mostly applies to psychological research to uncover the causal relationships between variables. This area makes use of scientific research to evaluate the relationship between variables. Experimental psychological methods determine if a change in one variable grounds a change in the...

12 Aug 2014
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Hurricane Sandy

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

The hurricane sandy tragedy occurred in late October 2012. It was reported as the biggest Atlantic storm in the history of the United States. Scientists classified the hurricane as a category three storm at its peak intensity. Hurricane sandy is a post tropical cyclone that swept through the East...

12 Aug 2014
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Importance of Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

There is a shift towards use of digital equipment in contemporary times. Virtually all forms of paper documents are being replaced by electronic models. For example, the banking industry is within the brink of eliminating paper work from banking. The medical field is not far behind; there are...

07 Aug 2014
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Emerging Technology in Diabetes Care; Real-Time Diabetes Monitoring System

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

The management of type 1 diabetes has evolved and with the new technology, it's easier and cheaper. Monitoring has been made easier with the caregivers getting the new technology. The Real Time Diabetes Monitoring System which has come to supplement the existing technology as well as improving...

07 Aug 2014
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Death Penalty - published: 07/08/2014

Case study - 2 pages - Psychology

The death penalty is a legal process where a convicted person is put to death for punishment for a crime (Golston 10). The term is also used hand in hand with capital punishment. The actual enforcement of the sentence is known as execution. The crimes that are punishable through death penalty...

07 Aug 2014
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Computational Aesthetics Applied to Islamic Art

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Aesthetics, a branch of philosophy, entails the nature of art beauty and taste in the development and recognition of beauty. Computational aesthetics is related to the use of information, communication and technology in the development of new aesthetic features. It aims to enable not only the...

06 Aug 2014
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Adult Migrant English Program

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Community projects aim at making the community a sustainable place for each and every individual. The community project on focus is the Australian Football league that partners with administrators and community volunteers association in support of the differently abled children. AFL program...

06 Aug 2014
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Influence of Cartoons on Children

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Cartoons are preparatory designs, paintings or drawings intended for humor, satire or caricature. Cartoon maybe in form of continuous videos mostly appearing on television sets but can also be drawn in magazines to portray a certain message. Cartoons are non-realistic or semi-realistic drawings...

06 Aug 2014
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The Right to Equal Pay

Case study - 3 pages - Educational studies

The Right to Equal Pay is a civil liberty set out to protect every employee from unequal pay based on gender bias in comparison to fellow employees. According to the Women's Bureau, the right provides that all individuals ought to enjoy equal employment opportunities and better yet a paycheck...

04 Aug 2014
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Personal Statement: Sample report

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

I have always had a desire to be a change to other people. Success to me has been subjective not objective. My journey into pursuing occupational therapy, to me is like a revelation. It came at the right time and the right place. From that moment, i see my future as an occupational therapist. It...

04 Aug 2014
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Factors that influence school Performance in Students

Case study - 7 pages - Educational studies

There are variety of factors that determine the excellence of children in school. Most of these factors are psychological factors, which motivate the children to learn well. The child's environment also plays an immense role in determining their prosperity in school. Children should also feed...

01 Aug 2014
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Kohlberg's theory on moral development

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

Moral development is a continuous process that happens to every individual this is beyond doubt. Kohlberg's theory on moral development entails theories, which explain how moral changes occur in human beings. The theories explain both the strengths and weaknesses experienced by human beings in...

01 Aug 2014
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Essay against illegal immigrants receiving social service

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

Illegal immigrants are simply defined as a person who has moved across borders of foreign nationals in the country in a manner that contradicts on the immigration laws of the country to which they have moved (Kennedy 12). It mostly occurs in an upward fashion where the immigrant is from a poor...

01 Aug 2014
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Environmental issues affecting beauty salon in the international arena

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

The beauty industry has been drastically growing and spreading into various countries around the world. In the United States, the industry has proven to be a recession-proof industry that has not been affected by the economic recession. A beauty salon is a component of the beauty industry that...

01 Aug 2014
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Illegal Masturbation

Case study - 4 pages - Psychology

Maddex in Encyclopedia of Sexual Behavior and the law, he states that there is no other form of sexuality that has been frequently discussed, condemned and universally practiced than masturbation (Maddex, 2006) In the period that many laws are being passed on legalizing some aspects of the...

01 Aug 2014
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Nursing Informatics: Case study

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

Advancements in information technology and quality problems in healthcare have become more pronounced; public policy has had a focus on methods of dissemination of the principles of informatics to a larger audience for a broader benefit. Focus has primarily been on adoption of electronic health...

01 Aug 2014
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Hiring people with disabilities

Case study - 2 pages - Psychology

Disability is not inability. Disabled people have skills, ability and knowledge to carry out activities some of which average people do. With the advanced technology disabled people are now empowered more than ever. They can work in organizations if given a chance. Disability is a physical and...

01 Aug 2014
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Guha's argument

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

Guha is a strong critique to deep ecology, which is an environmentalism trend in the USA. He presents his argument from a Third World stand-point, specifically, India. He clearly insists that his critique is non-philosophical but rather focuses on the impediments of the society. Before beginning...

01 Aug 2014
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A research paper on the student's school loan

Case study - 4 pages - Psychology

Students school loans are increasingly a problem for both college students and those in higher education sectors. This is because of the increasing tuition fees, as well as, decreasing sources of scholarships and grants (Shohov, 2004). Data for the research papers was from an online survey of a...

30 Jul 2014
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Lifespan development perspective theories

Case study - 3 pages - Psychology

From the moment of inception, human beings are subjected to a series of development throughout the lifetime. Throughout the life to death, life keeps on constantly changing and developing ( Bornstein & Rook, 2010). Lifespan development has been the subject of study for ages. Psychologists over...

30 Jul 2014
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Long Term Effects of Chernobyl

Case study - 4 pages - Educational studies

The Chernobyl is a calamitous disaster that happened in April 1986 at the Ukrainian Chernobyl nuclear power plant. It is recorded as one of the most horrible nuclear power plant accidents in the human history. It is classified as a level 7 which is the maximum classification. A fire in the...

30 Jul 2014
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Mexican- American War

Case study - 2 pages - Educational studies

The conflict also known as the Invasion of Mexico was an armed war between the United States and Centralist Republic of Mexico that started in April 1846 to February 1848. The conflict came on the wake of the United States annexation of Texas which Mexico regarded it as its own territory even...