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Observation has an intimate target to evaluate the parity of room rates under various distribution channels. Furthermore, this research will assess the variations evident on room rates by determining whether advanced reservations are offered at lower prices or not. These were the achievements that the researcher aimed to achieve in this study. He identified that the use of direct observation could be the best strategy to accomplish the task. The initial focuses paid particulate attention to the most popular third-party websites which were regarded as Booking.com and Agoda.com. These websites were used significantly for travelling to Saudi Arabia. Also, the researcher managed to study direct distribution channels that were related to a particular hotel. It is possible for an individual to distinguish hotel websites and central reservation systems among the direct channels. This research managed to observe the trends in 3 cities of Saudi Arabia called Riyadh, Eastern Area and Mecca. The researcher found it necessary to assess the room rates for particulate rooms in each hotel under study. Consequently, he set on the research from 13 th December and commenced on January 24 th since there were no distractive events during this period. The behaviors of tourists were not affected by events that could cause abnormal deviations. During the first week of the study, the researcher checked the room rates for 1 st four consecutive Thursdays (13 th , 20 th , 27 th of December and 3 rd of January). When the 2 nd week started on 20 th , the researcher identified the rates for 1 st four Thursdays (20 th , 27 th of December and 3 rd , 10 th of January). On the third week (27 th December), room rates for 1 st four Thursdays were observed. Similarly, this observation trend was used for the fourth week that started on third of January. Why was Thursday used as the best day for the research? The researcher had identified that a weekend would render people free since it is part of the weekend in Saudi Arabia. Using this strategy, the research was able to assess the room rate parity in various hotels among direct and indirect distribution channels. After performing this research, he noticed that there was rate parity among fifty five per cent of the total hotels studied. Also, there were 2 OTAs referred to as Booking.com and Agonda.com. Their rates assumed a high proportion of payment compared to the hotel rates. Toh et al, (2011) had pointed out that distribution channels ought to provide similar ratings referred to as rate parity to prevent differences in room rates according to the channels. The observation of this research depicts that differences have been prevented significantly. In cases where these differences exist, we could assume that there were activities that altered the normal running demand of the hotel. This could, in turn, result to variation in occupancy that regulates the overall deviations in rates. According to Gazzoli et al. (2003), the
The construction of the California High-Speed Rail will solve the problem of ever-growing demands in transportation sector. The project focuses on building first the routes from San Francisco to Los Angeles and later constructing the railway from Sacramento and San Diego. The planned routes can be used as environmentally friendly alternatives for passengers by taking advantage of travelling by car or plane. Because the project is large-scaled, it is split into several stages 1 . First, the project managers and constructors seek to evaluate the requirements of the service area to comply with broader policy issues. Second, the project analysis should also be concerned with accurate assessment of station location to ensure greater community input and improvement of the transportation system in California. Better evaluation of possible gaps in project planning is possible through analysis of potential benefits. Economic advantages presuppose creation of new jobs for Californians that relate not only to construction but also to chains of restaurants and services suppliers along the routes. Sustainability of the project consists in producing electric power by such renewable resources as solar and wind, which reduces the risk of smog and air pollution in the state 2 . Finally, cheaper and more convenient transport contributes to the economic and social welfare of the community. In addition, it enhances public safety owing to the separation of existing tracks. The benefits enumerated above do not introduce financial issues about construction potential. Further assessment of the project, therefore, should be more concerned with numerical data, which plays a crucial role in analysis. Despite the benefits, the project still fails to gain public’s trust in its sustainability. This is of particular concern to community and environmental issues. Although the project aims to increase the employment rates in the state, many citizens reject to the construction of the new 800-mile system because of the fear of destruction of 220-mile route in downtown region 3 . Farmers also express their opposition to the project due to the farmland gobbling. The construction, therefore, can destroy arable soil and deprive rural citizens of their only source of profit. However, the major concern should not be connected with land and financial issues, but to the route line chosen for construction. In fact, the public is worried about the usability of the route in the Central Valley, as well as the threat of total reconstruction of the total area. Although the government reassures the population that the new railway system will not affect the Central Valley, the rural area is still under the threat. The predictions made several years ago can be withdrawn by the current research dedicated to life-cycle assessment of the project to define environmental impact at each stage of transportation. For instance, detailed evaluation of energy use and possible amount of gas emissions has discovered that the potential impact of the project is connected with supply chain process because nearl
Introduction It is proper to acknowledge the interrelation between diabetes and nutrition. According to Assinewe and Gloria, diabetes and nutrition are interrelated in many ways (262). Firstly, technical and medical reviews suggest that the etiology of diabetes includes nutrition. Additionally, on the confirmation of the diabetes disease, the dietary habits of an individual usually must change after the advice of a dietician. As part of diabetes awareness programs, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a fundamental requirement for thwarting diabetes and managing existing diabetes conditions, including lowering the probability of diabetes-related complications (Assinewe and Gloria 262). MNT programs are based on years of significant research that nutrition is vital in disease management. Qualified and registered dieticians do MNT programs, proving that there is a relationship between diabetes and nutrition. Nutrition and the Etiology of Diabetes Cross-sectional, prospective, and retrospective studies link the disease’s etiology as the first relation between nutrition and diabetes. According to Waqas et al., Indians and Egyptians linked diabetes etiology to the dietary habits of the wealthy people in the society where the most associated foods were oil, flour, and sugar (65). Waqas et al. postulate that the food shortage during the first and second World Wars was the primary cause of the reduced incidence of diabetes in the affected European countries (65). Additionally, during World War II, in the nations with no food shortage, like the USA and Japan, there was no significant change in the incidence of diabetes. Unhealthy eating habits such as high amounts of the macronutrients of carbohydrates and fats are risk factors for diabetes. In another study, Busili and Ehman hypothesize that individuals with relatively higher consumption of carbohydrates, fats, and sugars have a higher probability of acquiring diabetes (4). Any efforts to lessen and eliminate the risk of developing diabetes must involve the dietary habit of limiting the consumption of carbohydrates, sugar, and fats. Busili and Ehman emphasize nutrition as being fundamental in managing diabetes (4). To lessen the risk of diabetes infection, people should avoid foods high in sugar and instead go for those rich in soluble fiber. Physicians advise people to have self-dietary management that aims to lessen the possibility of obesity. Obesity is among the many risk factors for diabetes, and thus any precautions towards avoiding the condition count towards mitigating diabetes. It has been suggested that the risk factors for obesity include sedentary lifestyles that involve having meals in massive proportions, with the majority of the food choices having high sugar and calorie content. In a study conducted in Saudi Arabia, the researchers were able to find out that the statistics for an increased incidence of diabetes coincided with an increased number of fast food out
Language In “To Her Father with Some Verses” Anne Bradstreet uses a mixture of relatively simple modern English and more complicated archaic English. The overall structure of the poem may be considered quite bizarre, yet it is sufficiently readable and not too difficult to understand. Even though the language may appear rather formal and sublime, the comprehension of that poem does not require any special effort. Tone In that poem, Anne Bradstreet uses a self-deprecating tone to emphasize the message of her achievements being nothing compared to the hard long-term work of her father. Bradstreet admits that she has not done much yet and she feels in debt “my stock’s so small I know not how to pay”. On the other hand, she expresses admiration for her father stating “who can of right better demand the same” implying his caring attitude toward her. Such contrast in tone reinforces the main idea of the poem. Theme The theme of this poem is in close correlation with the aspects of parent-child relationships. The core message is that parents put so much effort into raising a child that kids shall pay tribute to their parents for the rest of their life. Bradstreet feels herself in a debt to her father as she states “if the worth in me or ought I do appear”. The author also mentions trying to find a way to pay that debt, becoming worthy of the parentage finally. However, she then concludes that there is no way to pay that kind of debt until she dies, stating, “such is my bond, none can discharge but I, Yet paying is not paid until I die”. Such a statement may seem to imply that death is the price, nevertheless, it means that living your life with honor and dignity is the only way to repay your parents. Moreover, any person shall never let his parents down until the end. Another aspect of the poem’s theme is gratitude to her father for all the love, care, and protection
The following is an analysis of the “Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information” as prepared by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The USDHHS created a set of national standards for the protection of specific health information. The intended audience is the ordinary people who will avail of health services within the United States of America. This document was created to establish protocols on how to handle health information. It is important to strike a balance between the need for confidentiality, and the effective flow of communication to intended recipients. It is easy to understand the purpose of the document, because the USDHHS provided enough information to explain the importance of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. Thus, this document serves to explain the standards created in response to the said law. The coherent flow of information was assured, when the USDHHS effectively utilized “division and classification”, to break down a complex body of information into manageable pieces. Thus, readers are not overwhelmed by the presentation of huge chunks of data. The USDHHS made sure that the reader is aware of the background of the message. The “division and classification” of information did not only create a coherent flow, it also enables the user to understand how different topics are interrelated. For example, the USDHHS immediately highlighted the importance of the document. This strategy encourages the user to know more about the issue. It was a deliberate attempt by the author to call the attention of the intended recipient. In other words, the USDHHS made it known, that the document was not written for those who are not affected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. By utilizing the “division and classification” strategy, the USDHHS created effective signposts that guide users on how to navigate a complex
The outbreak of syphilis, which is described by Rothenberg et al. (1998), was a hazard due to a large number of persons involved, who, however, were identified. In order to stop the spread of the disease and prevent harm to a larger population, additional information may be required. According to the authors of the article, they collected the personal data of all infected and classified them by gender, age, race, and social status (Rothenberg et al., 1998). Nevertheless, more clarifications are needed in order to develop an effective intervention strategy. From the perspective of epidemiology, reporting a threat to the regional healthcare management was the right decision, but in addition, local medical services should have been notified. Based on the data presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017), this measure can prevent the spread of infection if the patients observed do not adhere to the quarantine regimen. Moreover, more stakeholders will be alerted to a potential epidemic, which is also a precaution. Observation is a mandatory epidemiological practice that is to be followed during the outbreak of such a dangerous infection as syphilis. Rothenberg et al. (1998) note the importance of follow-up care as a measure that can help prevent the further spread of the disease. At the same time, the approach to monitoring should be distinctive for different patients involved. For specialists, specialists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017) recommend controlling young women at risk in order to monitor their pregnancy process and the development of a healthy fetus. Males prone to promiscuous sexual intercourse can also become victims of reinfection. As a result, preventive work involving public education should be an integral part of the solutions utilized to combat the outbreak of syphilis.
Research Questions Does the use of technical information in the classroom improve students’ performance? Study Objective To compare the performance of students taught using information technology against those who use conventional methods of teaching. Variables Independent Information Technology Traditional methods of teaching Dependent Academic performance Hypothesis Null Hypothesis The use of information technology in educating students does not improve academic performance more than the use of traditional methods does. Alternative Hypothesis The use of information technology in educating students improves academic performance more than the use of traditional methods. Study Design This study will employ an experimental research design to establish the effects of information technology on the academic performance of students in different study levels. The researcher will identify one nursery school, one primary school, one high school, and one university to enroll participants in the study. The participants will be assigned to two groups, namely, the experimental and control. The researchers will administer the ‘treatment’ (information technology method), while the control group will be taught using traditional methods rather than information technology methods (Muijs, 2011). Randomly selected teachers will be trained to use information technology for a month before the beginning of the term or semester. During the term or semester, the groups will be taught separately using information technology and traditional learning methods respectively. Then, after the end of term or semester, the participants will be given some exams depending on the class and level. Study Sample The researchers will enroll between 600-1000 students to form different levels of study including nursery, primary, secondary, and university. The researcher will obtain a permit to undertake the study from the office of ethics on the research board in the county of study. The inclusion criteria involve schools that have not adopted information technology in their teaching. The classes should not be the first or last grade or class in the respective level of education. The research will disregard whether the chosen school is public or private. Participants must derive from one class or grade in the same faculty of study. Data Collection The results of the participant will be evaluated after the period of the study will be over to identify the difference in performance between the groups in specific schools. Besides, the performance of the student after the end of the
Introduction At present, the Kingdom of Bahrain can be viewed as a high-income country in which the proportion of affluent citizens is very high. This paper is aimed at discussing the economy of this state. In particular, much attention should be paid to the factors that contributed to the rapid development of Bahrein. Furthermore, one should clearly identify potential economic risks to which this country can be exposed. It is also critical to examine the strategies which are necessary to minimize these threats. Overall, one can argue that Bahrain has been able to attain considerable growth by relying on its natural resources, such as oil and natural gas. Additionally, the country tries to promote the development of other economic sectors such as tourism, finance, and construction industry. Nevertheless, the country may face considerable risks in the future due to such factors as the dependency on the petrochemical industry, declining supplies of natural resources, and shortage of skilled labor force. These are the main questions that should be discussed more closely. The development of economy in Bahrain Like many other countries, located in the Middle East, Bahrain has been able to achieve economic growth due to the increasing demand for oil and various petrochemical products. Additionally, the country is an exporter of natural gas. For instance, the country was able to increase its gross domestic product (GDP) during the period between 2001 and 2011. Currently, the average GDP per capita is about $ 51, 400 (Central Intelligence Agency, 2015). In terms of this criterion, Bahrain can be compared to various advanced countries. However, the exportation of oil or natural gas is not the only factor that contributed to the economic growth of Bahrain. It should be mentioned that this country is the freest economy in the region. In other words, the government tries to remove barriers that can prevent people from participating in various economic activities. Similarly, foreign businesses can enter various sectors of the economy. Thus, the legal environment is also important for explaining the economic growth of this country. Furthermore, the government of Bahrain pays attention to the diversification of the economy because this task is critical for the long-term development of the country. They focus on those industries that are not dependent on the exportation of petrochemical products. For instance, one can speak about the work of companies that export aluminum profiles as well as iron ore (Central Intelligence Agency, 2015). Additionally, it is important to consider service organizations that work in the tourist sector. Additionally, Bahrain is an important financial center in the Middle East. Apart from that, the country has invested capital in various forms of infrastructure. For instance, one can speak about roads, Internet access, power stations, and so forth. The initiatives have been critical for the attraction of foreign companies.
A Summary of the Article According to the author, there is a lot of brain wasting in the American education systems. This is clearly seen among the college educated immigrants who make up the highest percentages of the unemployed youths (MacIntyr & Devaele, 2014). According to the author, the tragedy of having skilled internationally educated immigrants working on low wage jobs, the entire nation loses on revenues (MacIntyr & Devaele, 2014). Through the community colleges in the United States, students learning English as a Second Language should be prepared for integration in the American economic mainstream. ESL is a limitation that has seen a number of skilled foreigners go to waste in terms of provision of labor. To change and allow foreign student to be integrated in the national grid, there is more that should be done. The system should be focused on improving the credit and non credit courses as well as the short-term vocational certificates (MacIntyr & Devaele, 2014). This will ultimately allow the immigrants to improve their English speaking proficiency hence improving their opportunities for getting better jobs. In addition, ESL learners are better positioned to join graduate schools or acquire professional licensure in the U.S. when their language proficiency is improved. According to the author, many emigrant students do not understand the need for a two year community college education. Most of them pursue their degree programs and forget about learning the only thing that defines their qualification as viable American employees. Proficiency in English transforms their degree educations into a competent qualification in the American job market. In the entire article, the author insists on the importance of having the two years of English proficiency education for ESL learners. My response to the article I think English proficiency must be emphasized in schools in order to achieve the greatest academic gains. In my opinion, students with Low English Proficiency have a right to receive training in English. This will allow a fair learning and employment competition between immigrants and the native speakers. Evidently, the training period for English proficiency programs in some schools is not sufficient. More time should be allocated for ESL programs in all schools in order to ensure that there is fair competition. However, the challenge to communicate and converse in English is not the only problem that immigrant students face in America. Social and cultural shock is one of the biggest problems the students face. As noted in the article, community colleges are supposed to train and integrate immigrants into the general system of the American economy. However, this should not be limited to education and English proficiency but also on cultural integration. Students need more time to be fully integrated in the American system and social setting. If this is not done, the long-term implications