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Introduction The port of Shanghai owns the title of the busiest port in the world. The logistics guaranteed by the port serve a great purpose on a global scale. The port had a long history from 1842, when it was first opened. The port flourished until the economic decline after the arrival of the communist party in China. However, after some time, the Chinese government decided to enhance the infrastructure of the port; now, it has fully recovered after the crisis. The port is claimed to be publicly owned, yet the Shanghai administration is its main stakeholder. The organization is famous for its technological advances as well as logistic success. The port of Shanghai (Port Technology, 2020). Connecting Port to Inland Infrastructure The port is situated near the most important rivers in China, where the main inland transportation occurs. Moreover, it is near the ocean, which makes international trade favorable. Various companies engaged in the production of industrial goods depend on the work of the port. To sustain the transportation of the products, the port obtains container terminals with quay cranes. Ship Size & Port Constraints The port is considered the largest in the world, so the ships that can enter and transport cargo are the biggest ones. Such a situation is since there are high-quality lifts, fixed, mobile, and floating cranes that guarantee successful loading. However, the port does not yet allow shops that are more than 4 million TEU and aims to remove this barrier in the future. Currently, Shanghai port remains the busiest one since the number of ships that it handles is immense. Additionally, the company continues to expand; however, COVID-19 limited the ambitions of the port. Port Operations Shanghai port proposes the OPL services, the major function of which is for pilots to board and get off ships. Shanghai port operates with a great number of ships every day, so it has a strategy of vessel-handling planning. Such an approach prevents congestion in the port; besides, Shanghai provides a wide variety of services. The services of the port: “De-stuffing, maintaining, manufacturing, and leasing containers; managing information on warehousing, processing, distribution, and port logistics; providing facilities for international passengers; piloting and towing vessels; and forwarding freight; providing in-port services; leasing port equipment and facilities; and building, managing, and operating port and terminal facilities” (World Port Source, n.d., para. 2) Strategic Alliances, Market Positioning, and Differentiation Shanghai International Port Group successfully positions itself as one of the three most profitable enterprises in the shipping industry. Recently, it bec
Introduction Risk management is the type of approach that helps managers in different organizations to identify, assess, and prioritize risks. Afterward, they adopt coordinated and economical ways of minimizing, monitoring and controlling the chances of unfortunate events happening. It has been shown that risks can be in many forms, such as credit risks, accidents, disasters, and financial uncertainties, among others. This report focuses on defining and discussing several aspects in relation to risk. Body Risk refers to the probability of losing a valuable thing. In this context, the value can be attached to social status, emotions, finances, and health outcomes. It can also be defined as the probability of being exposed to uncertainty. It is generally accepted that risks result in negative impacts on individuals and firms (USLegal.com, 2014). Acceptable risk is the extent to which persons, companies, religious bodies, states, and households can tolerate human and property losses (USLegal.com, 2014). For example, the risks that are associated with flooding are acceptable every five hundred years, but not they cannot be accepted every ten years due to the fact that they are typified by many undesirable outcomes. Thus, the chances of acceptable risks to happen are relatively few. In relation to nuclear power plants, deterministic safety analysis is conducted to predict the rates of responding to events that could result in negative impacts (IAEA, 2009). The analysis is typified by a collection of rules and acceptance criteria that are manipulated using various computational tools. The deterministic analytical approach is conducted on a platform of predetermined operational modes that take into consideration postulated accidents (IAEA, 2009). The results of the analysis are spatial and time-dependent, reflecting aspects such as neutron flux. The concept of defense-in-depth encompasses a hierarchical utilization of various levels of procedures and facilities that are aimed at maintaining the efficiency of physical barriers (IAEA, 1996). The barriers are important in preventing health risks associated with radioactive materials. The concept ensures that personnel is provided with graded protection against transients and accidents, such as equipment failures. Probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) is a well-structured method that is used in the logical analysis to help firms to identify and assess risks that are associated with complex technological platforms (Foote, 2002). The strategy leads to cost-effectiveness, improved safety, and performance outcomes. The following are the two mai
The scenario illustrates the case of a 45-year-old patient experiencing an acute exacerbation of COPD. This condition can last for a few days and is often related to infections due to a sudden worsening of COPD respiratory symptoms. This paper explores cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary processes and racial or ethnic variables pertaining to the case. The combination of symptoms in the case stems from cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary pathophysiological processes. As for cardiopulmonary processes, in COPD, the breakdown of lung tissue resulting in suboptimal airflow, the alteration of lung function, increased oxidative stress, and increases in cough reflex sensitivity contribute to increased hypoventilation, severe uncontrollable cough, and shortness of breath (McCance & Huether, 2019; Radovanovic et al., 2018). Also, lung hyperinflation, due to which the lungs force the diaphragm downward, can lead to diaphragm flattening, as CXR revealed in the case. In COPD attacks, flu-like symptoms (fever) and changes in sputum color (yellow or green sputum) or thickness are attributed to high bacterial load or viral infections, but exposure to environmental pollutants can also trigger COPD exacerbations (Stolz et al., 2019). Regarding cardiovascular processes and their interactions with cardiopulmonary ones, emphysema found in COPD patients can cause increased pressure in the arteries between the lungs and the heart, resulting in pulmonary hypertension and low blood oxygen levels that increase the workload on the heart (Morgan et al., 2018). This can also contribute to the shortness of breath experienced by the patient. The role of racial/ethnic variables in physiological functioning during COPD exacerbations remains relatively unexplored. However, there are suggestions that cardiovascular symptoms are more prevalent in COPD patients with high BMIs and a small airway form of COPD, both of which are more typical for races other than Asian (Morgan et al., 2018). Also, comparisons between Japanese and European/American patients with COPD attacks suggest that the former are less likely to manifest CVD comorbidities (Morgan et al., 2018). Thus, the prevalence of cardiovascular exacerbations in COPD attacks varies between races. In summary, the patient’s symptoms are indicative of diverse pathophysiological processes, including airway obstruction and pulmonary hyperinflation that may affect the heart. Interactions between cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular processes influence general well-being and shortness of breath. Cardiovascular symptoms in COPD attacks can be more pronounced in non-Asians.
Introduction The first-ever Inuk to play in the National Hockey League (NHL), Jordin Tootoo, is an example of how professional sports can change a person’s life. Despite struggling with alcoholism and mental issues after his brother committed suicide, Jordin managed to overcome the problems and become a successful NHL player. This paper will discuss the accomplishments of Tootoo, the story of his people, and his opinion regarding sports and indigenous communities. Sporting Accomplishments Jordin Kutluk Tootoo is a former professional hockey player of Inuit descent. His career in the NHL spanned from 2003 until 2018 when he announced retirement. Jordin started his NHL career with Nashville Predators and completed it when playing for Chicago Blackhawks. Jordin represented Canada on the international level and scored 65 goals and 96 assists (Muzyka, 2019). His strength, however, was not in scoring or assisting. He was an agitator and a distractor who made opponents lose focus, thereby increasing Tootoo’s team’s chances of winning. Before coming to the NHL, Jordin played in Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League, both in Canada. He was awarded Rookie of the Year and numerous other honors while playing for the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Blizzard. In 2003, Tootoo won a silver medal with Canada at World Junior Championships. His major accolades were received when he was playing for WHL. His NHL career is most memorable with the most penalty minutes in the history of Nashville and with disciplinary issues. However, Tootoo always played a vital role in helping his team win because he performed mostly supporting activities which did not require individual brilliance. Background Tootoo was born on February 2, 1983, in Manitoba, Canada. His father was interested in teaching his children to play hockey and skate (Muzyka, 2019). Therefore, both Jordin and his brother Terence became hockey players. He is of Inuit descent – they are indigenous people who inhabit Greenland, Alaska, and northern regions of Canada. Because Jordin grew up within an Inuk community, he had the o
Significance of Wireless Network to Enterprises Technological advancement has resulted in the creation of numerous modes of communication. One most significant medium of communication is a wireless network. Agrawal, Chari, and Sankar (2003) claim, “A wireless network refers to a system of communication that uses radio waves to connect devices such as laptops to the internet and the business network and its applications” (p. 169). Communication is paramount to enterprises. It enables them to connect with customers, understand their needs and exploit them. The wireless network facilitates communication between businesspeople and clients. Agrawal et al. (2003) hold that wireless network has numerous qualities that can benefit enterprises. They include location flexibility, accessibility, and mobile connectivity. This essay will discuss these conditions and how they help businesses. According to Harrison, Mykytyn, and Riemenschneider (2008), a wireless network can operate at any location. A wireless gadget can “connect at any location as long as it is within the range of a network” (Harrison et al., 2008, p. 177). In other words, it is convenient for businesses. As a firm grows, the management may be forced to reorganize the offices or workstations. In such a case, the company would not be compelled to make adjustments to the wireless network. Physical reorganization of the workplace would not interfere with connectivity. Employees would like to access information regarding an enterprise. The wireless network enables customers to use their gadgets to access information about the business at any location within its premises. For instance, they can connect to the enterprise’s network while waiting at reception. Lu, Yu, Liu, and Yao (2009) claim that wireless network works in areas that are not apposite or hard to wire. In an industrial environment, it may be difficult to use a wired network to connect all the offices. Additionally, a wired network may be prone to damage. In such a case, an industry may opt to use a wireless network. The system is not prone to damage as it does not use wires. On the other hand, some businesses require changing their configuration frequently. For instance, the arrangements of entertainment venues and workshops are regularly altered. Such places would need wireless networks. They would not have to change the systems whenever there are adjustments in their configurations. At times, employees may receive or share information as they move around the business premises. Lu et al. (2009) claim that wireless network supports mobile connectivity. As a result, “employees can easily access, change and send information regarding the orders being received or dispatched as they move about delivery vehicles” (Varshney, 2008, p. 159). They do not require going back to the office to make the necessary changes. Indeed, the wireless net
Summary The article acknowledges that media plays a major role in determining the people behavior in expressing of opinion. The article states that evidence for Noelle-Neumann theory has not been in agreement with the theory itself due to the differences in public assessments of climate of opinion or rather the prevailing feelings of the people. The article reviews a case of O.J Simpson trial which had aroused a great deal of inflated public attention. Two different groups; that is, Whites and the Blacks were divided on the guilt or innocence of Simpson. Majority of Whites believed in the culprit’s innocence. Climate of opinion will influence people’s freewill in expressing their sentiments in a public platform. Public opinion in this context has been used to refer to interpersonal communication and other matters that are discussed in a public setting. Political communication has been used in the design of the study to look like journalists soliciting for information from the people in public situations (Neill, 2009). Racial opinions in this instance, has been used to portray some element of agreement or interaction of the opinion among the people of same race as seen from the study. One would see other peoples’ opinion as being a threat to their own opinion especially if they are of a different race. Lastly, spiral of silence has been termed to mean that people whose opinions agree with those of the majority group in a public opinion were willing to make known their sentiments than the marginalized groups. Climate of opinion Climate of is a social science concept that describes an occurrence that is important to policy makers and the general public, as well as mass communication theories (Salwen & Stacks, 2009). It refers to the perceived popularity of opinions. Climate of opinion is commonly used in media to express its consequence on both public opinion and popular opinion. In addition to this, the participants in media tend to influence the respondent’s opinion since they are perceived to be more liberal than ordinary members of t
Nurse staffing is a highly researched topic, and many studies demonstrated the importance of maintaining a proper patient-to-nurse ratio. For instance, according to the findings of a systematic review by Shin, Park, and Bae (2018), elevated patient-to-nurse ratios are positively correlated with higher nurse burnout and job dissatisfaction rates, as well as lower levels of staff retention. At the same time, the study by Fagerström, Kinnunen, and Saarela (2018) demonstrates that excess nurse workloads increase the incidence of medical errors, patient morbidity, and mortality. All these findings imply that adequate nurse staffing strategies must be implemented to improve the workplace environment and quality of care. Nevertheless, regardless of convincing research evidence and negative experiences of many patients and care providers, a lot of hospitals still fail to keep optimal patient-to-nurse ratios. The suggested strategy is based on a five-step learning cycle that comprises the collection of research evidence, internal environment assessment, development of recommendations for short-term and long-term improvement, plan implementation, and evaluation of outcomes. It is valid to say that this approach may be successfully applied in all types of clinical settings. In my opinion, such long-term strategies as partnering with nursing schools and utilization of online scheduling systems, can provide more sustainable benefits for hospitals in terms of staffing than many of the discussed short-term strategies. Nevertheless, they will likely work best and result in better nurse retention in case hospitals simultaneously strive to enhance their work environments and cultures. Overall, it is pivotal to remember for hospital administrators that the costs of ignoring the problem of increased patient-to-nurse ratios can be much higher than the costs of hiring new staff, investing in their training, and providing sufficient rewards for their work. Thus, it may be recommended for hospitals to start with the implementation of at least one of the most feasible solutions at a time.
Introduction The discussion and debate over gender issues in literature have been an interesting topic in many magazines, journals, and even talk shows. There have been many challenging manifestations that literature has presented given this topic. Themes that deal with these issues as well as the role of women in the real world, have become prevalent in today’s literary genres. This paper aims to provide examples of two literary works done by two writers who are bound by the same theme: young woman in defense of her survival. Discussion Djibril Diop Mambety’s untimely death due to lung cancer was considered a loss by many in the world of cinema production. He was a director, actor, composer, poet, and orator from Senegal. Although he made only a number of films, all of them received world acclaim because of his technical styles which were original and cinematic. Furthermore, he utilizes a non-linear conventional style of narration in all his works. He was 24 years old when he attempted to directed and produced his first film (despite his having no experience at all), City of Contrasts. The following year, he created Badou Boy which won him the Silver Tanit award at the 1970 Carthage Film Festival in Tunisia. His sophisticated and symbolic film Touki Bouki in 1973 won him the International Critics Award at the Cannes Film Festival and the Special Jury Award at the Moscow Film Festival. After this international acclaim, he did not make another film in twenty years but one, Let’s Talk Grandmother in 1989. Hyenes , done in 1992, his second and last feature film, is considered to be a continuation of T ouki Bouki . Mambety was doing a trilogy of short films entitled Tales of the Little People at the time of his death. This trilogy is suppose to talk generally on the chronicles of those “invisible” people on the streets of all African cities whose major concern every day is how to survive through the day. The Girl Who Sold The Sun was the second of this trilogy and was shown posthumously in 1999. Djibril Diop Mambéty’s films uses a unique technique called hybridity (racial mixing) in his films. This cinematic medium comments on political and social conditions in Africa and aims to expose the diversity of real life in this black-dominated continent. In addition, Mambety colors most of his films with power, wealth, and delusion (Grayson, 2001). The Girl Who Sold The Sun is about Sili Laam, a 12-year old girl who refuses to be intimidated by the dictates of a man-world. Most of the setting was in the marketplace (in Dakar) where Sili frequents to beg for alms along with her blind grandmother. Her being a paraplegic does not hinder her from earning a living. As her name suggests that she belongs to the leather worker’s caste, one of the most discriminated in Senegal, thereby making her doubly an outcast. However, her resilience made her refuse to ac
Several quarters have challenged exploitation of wildlife. Some of the arguments are philosophical and moralistic in nature. For instance, there are those who hold the philosophy on feeling reverence for life and have believes according to which they associate harm to wildlife or everything that hinders them in their life to evil. Another philosophical thinking against exploitation though holding a pro-hunting view is that wanton destruction of the works of another man is vandalism, but in the works of God, it becomes sportsmanship. Classical responses against strong stand on hunting view man as a predator in the natural communities and that for any creature to stay alive, it has to take life. These diverse views are visible in the politics of wildlife conservation that requires the intervention of top decision-makers (Barringer & Broder, 2011; Robbins, 2009). The animal rights ethics maintain that humans should cause no pain, suffering, or death to creatures that are capable of experiencing pain. This prioritizes the right of individuals as key over the other issues, such as the conservation of ecosystems, communities, and animal population. For instance, in the land ethics of Leopold, a renowned conservationist, it is permitted to hunt though it is not the case in the animal rights ethics. Moreover, it is expected when wildlife compete for resources with humans, the latter has an edge (Kaufman, 2011). Continued rivalry between humans and wildlife culminates in conflicts which is a threat to healthy interaction between the two (Barringer, 2012). In an ideal natural habitat setting, nature has a way of self-regulating and self-sustaining, thus balancing species density and richness. Overexploitation of wildlife may speed up extinction or irreversible loss of valuable species. Ending the protection of wolves from hunting by the Congress may open up the threat of uncontrolled exploitation (Boxall, 2012). Irreversible loss of species does not only pose the challenge of declining biodiversity but also causes a decrease in the niche for the particular individuals wiped out through direct human means. By having in place the Endangered Species Act, wildlife that was initially at risk of loss is under strict protection from any exploitation by human beings (Robbins, 2011). From ethical perspectives, protection of wildlife is focused not only reducing exploitation and de