ShantanuT01/DACTYL-Pretraining huggingface dataset:
The article written by Mr. Viscusi outlines characteristics of a good employee in work places. The four main characteristics that make an employee safe in his job are being visible, ready, easy and useful at the work place. This is an advantage to the employee because when it comes to firing employees, the first people to go are those that the employer does not know. He encourages employees to be visible by coming to work before and leaving after the boss. Employees should be smartly dressed, participate in volunteer works, make presentation and represent their boss in functions so that they can be recognized. Employees should be easy by giving the working conditions for the boss easy listening and following instructions given to them. Otherwise, chances of being fired are high in difficult employees. Employees should avoid unnecessary complaints like the quality of chairs they use or the system of lighting. They should be contented with what is provided to them. Employees are allowed to take part in office but they should measure their words before letting them out. Punctuality is very important, as employees should make sure that they arrive in their offices early but leave a little bit late. This is to say that they should be beyond time expectations of the company. A good employer should set apart some time to train other employees on the importance of taking part in extra tasks in jobs, being responsible as well as giving support to their boss. Employees should be ready for issues arising unexpectedly by updating their resumes and networks, enhancing their interview skills, adding knowledge to their skills as well as maintaining good relationship with employers. They should also have cash with them in banks. According to Viscuss, the
Type I certification focuses on Development Methodology. Its main focus is to develop a system that ensures security and assures information to its users. To address this issue, I will consider a learning institution that offers online degree programs as my hypothetical company. My essay focuses on software development and life cycle management and follows the NIACAP certification and accreditation phases as outlined below. Phase I: Definition My company, the Sussex Business School, is an online institution that offers online degree programs to students in different locations of the world. The students pay their school fees through online payment methods. The learning process is completely online, where students get access to learning resources, including online tutoring services, reading materials, and exams through the school’s website. To enable the smooth running of this process, the school has an integrated information system that is able to support transaction services and, at the same time, provide management services for the program. Given the nature of this business, Sussex Business School has to beware of security threats such as denial of service attacks, website hacking, and cyber-terrorism. The institution recently suffered a denial of service attack, which lasted around six hours. Given these security requirements, there is a need to modify the existing operating system to make it as secure as possible. The modification will include strengthening the network system, modification of the institution’s website to make it more secure, and user regulation to ensure that only accredited members get access to the institution’s vital information. The institution thus requires a TOP SECRET certif
Introduction A political system is a combination of the formal and informal structures which manifest the state’s dominion over its geographical sphere of influence as well as its citizens. The political system of a state can change as the country adjusts to the realities it faces or as it tries to balance the needs of various competing interests within its borders. Russia and China are two nations which have made significant changes in their political systems over the past two decades. In the Communist era, Russia was a totalitarian authoritarian state with the communist political party wielding all the power in the country. This changed with the fall of the Soviet Union and Russia today is a practicing democracy multi party state and the population has partial freedom of access to information and people are allowed to engage in opposition activity (Dmitry 3). China is ruled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) which has been in power for over 60 years. The party has a monopoly on power and the state intolerant to any one who questions the rights of the party to rule. Lawrence and Michael note that the CCP dominates state and society in China with the party exercising control over the military, political institutes, public institutions, the media and the judiciary (2). Ideology plays a critical role in China’s political system and the CCP uses ideology to justify its permanent monopoly on power. The ideology of the party is articulated as “the party must uphold and improve the basic economic system, with public ownership playing a dominant role” (7). This underlines the Leninist roots that the party has. This paper will argue that China’s political system is more successful than Russia’s based on an analysis of the social and economic outcomes of the two countries in the past two decades. Russian political system Social The social sectors of Russia have experienced some significant changes from 1991 to 2011. The education system of the country has witnessed growth and the state provides elementary education and the education for all its citizens and the country boasts of a very high literacy level with 99% of the population being able to read and write (CIA). The portion of the population which has attained higher education is high
Painting can be described as the process of applying color to a wall or object for the purpose of art or aesthetics. Over the years, people have become more and more interested in learning how to paint their own houses due to the rising cost of hiring a painter. Painting can take anything from a few hours to a day or several days depending of the size of the surface being painted and the pattern. As a first step, all furniture in the room should be covered or removed to protect them form paint stains. Remove wall fittings, and ceiling hangings and cover electrical sockets will appropriate dry paper. Cover the floor with waste paper like newspapers so that any paint dripping from the ceiling or the walls does not stain it. Below are a few steps that can help you do a good paint job using a roller; written in a information process as explained by Click III (35) As is common with all painting tools, wet the roller as a first step to make it blend easily with paint. Water is used to wet rollers used with latex paints while thinners are used for other types of paint. Remove excess moisture from the roller by rolling it over an absorbent material. Be careful not to use an absorbent with any type of ink as this may be picked up by the roller. Half fill the roller pan well, and as accurately as possible fit the roller at the center of the well. Raise the roller and move it along the slope of the pan severally to a point just below the well to allow the paint to flow into the roller. Now, immerse the roller into the well again until it is saturated. Be careful however, to ensure that the roller is not overloaded; an overloaded roller will drip, slide and smear the wall instead of giving a neat paint job. For the best paint job, it is suggested that the work is divided into areas of 3sq.ft.To do the painti
Thesis Statement Immigrants and manual laborers are normally forced to work under poor conditions. The laborers are given harsh treatment in that they are not comfortable with the wage rates yet their job involves using a lot of energy. Though they keep reminding the people in control, there is little that is done to improve these conditions. This results to indulgence of rights activists who try to convince the ruling elite in improving the conditions of the workers. As explicatively detailed in the three novels ( Germinal by Emile Zola, The Bomb by Frank Harris and the Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting in America by Barbara Ehrenreich), these themes are eminently existent and thus need to be addressed. To begin with, most of the characters in the books are mistreated and given inhumane treatment. They are not allowed to indulge in movements that are geared towards improving their working condition. On the contrary, the people are made to work in conditions that degrade human life and reduce the regard for human dignity. In Germinal by Emile Zola, Etienne is working in bad conditions but he is forced to work in such conditions since he has to make ends meet. This is the only work he has landed on in the new country, therefore, looking for a better work would be challenging. In the book, The Bomb by Frank Harris, there are many workers who have boycotted their work to ensure they are given better treatment and working conditions. Instead of acting on their grievances, police are deployed to control the striking crowds of people. Lastly, in the book, Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting in America by Barbara Ehrenreich, the people who are working in the economy are given low wages. Though they are complaining, there is little that is done to make their life better. Moreover, the three books have a deep insight based on immigrants. Immigrants are a disadvantaged lot of peons in a country. To begin with, Etienne only lands to casual jobs in the country he has landed in. though he is a slender human being, he is not in a position to land to a white collar job. This is a disadvantage that the people have to go through in enduring they have better life. In the second novel, the bomb, many of the striking workers are immigrants into the country. They are accorded low treatment and they are obliged to take it t the streets to call for better treatment. In the third novel, immigrants do not get better treatment like the original residents of the country. It is evident that immigrants need high resilience to encounter atrocities in their life. More details regarding the intricacies of these books , in relations to the thesis statement, are given below. Germinal by Emile Zola Germinal by Emile Zola is considered to be a masterpiece in the French tradition. Gervaise Macquart’s son, Etienne Lantier, is an immigrant who seeks to work in coal mining in Montsou town. It happened after he lost his job in a railway workshop. He resides in a town that is full of coal miners and tries to relate freely with the miners. He is an educated man with a bizarre violent streak but fe
How Managers Strategize Managers play a significant role in ensuring their organizations and institutions succeed (Longest, 2010). One of the core competencies of such managers is the ability to strategize. Several procedures are followed throughout the strategizing process in order to achieve quality results. The first step is identifying and acknowledging the targeted problem. This is followed by the “creation of a strong strategy team” (Sullivan, 2013, p. 39). The team should be formed in accordance with the existing opportunities and weaknesses. The manager will then be expected to analyze the existing ecosystem. For example, the major behaviors and actions that can deliver positive results should be identified. The manager should then identify the right tools and resources. The current strategic issues and future expectations should also be outlined. The leader will then outline new practices and goals for the team. Such practices should focus on the best strategies that can be used to address the existing challenge. The ultimate goal of every strategizing process is to address problems and improve organizational performance. Situational Analysis Organizational leaders embrace the power of situational analysis in order to achieve the best results. Sullivan (2013) defines “ situational analysis as the systematic collection and evaluation of organizational data in order to understand the major internal and external aspects affecting business performance and capabilities” (p. 47). The approach also helps managers understand the needs of the targeted customers and the capabilities of their companies (Longest, 2010). Several models are used to analyze the situation of an organization in order to formulate new strategies that can deliver positive outcomes. This practice is appropriate because it outlines specific strengths and weaknesses that characterize a company’s performance. The approach is therefore critical because it helps managers develop the best strategy. Dental Public Health Program The above two practices can be used to support different programs. The targeted public health program seeks to educate more people about the importance of proper dental hygiene. The program will encourage more people to avoid sugary foods and brush their teeth regularly. Such practices will make it easier for more people to achieve their dental health goals (Longest, 2010). That being the case, the leaders will be required to strategize before implementing the program. They will begin by analyzing the major dental health problem affecting the targeted community. The managers will then outline new tools and human resources that have the potential to support the public health campaign (Sullivan, 2013). The existing opportunities and avenues for delivering quality results will be examined. The leaders will then implement the campaign and monitor every process in order to record positive results. The managers should also develop appropriate leadership skills such as teamwork, critical thinking, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving (Sullivan, 2013). Such competencies will ensure the public health prog
Introduction A touchscreen is an electronic device that allows the input of information through touch motions. It commonly refers to making contact with the display area using a finger, touchscreens can also detect other inert items such as a stylus and a fingernail. This technology is common in tablet PCs such as Apple’s iPad or Motorola’s Xoom, smartphones such as Apple’s iPhone, and laptop computers. A touchscreen has three major advantages. First, it allows a user to input information directly into the processing unit. Secondly, it does not require any peripheral devices to be attached to the computer, such as a keyboard or a mouse. Thirdly, a smartphone doubles up as an input and an output device hence increasing response time and further reducing the number of additional devices required. This makes the device easily portable and it can easily be held by hand. Touchscreens are commonly attached to computers, they also find use in smartphones, video game consoles, satellite navigation equipment, and media devices such as iPods and televisions. A Brief History The first touch-sensing device was designed by Dr. Sam Hurst in 1971, the sensor was referred to as the “Elograph”. Although the Elograph was not as advanced as today’s touch screens, it was a major step in touchscreen technology. Three years later, the first genuine touchscreen with an integrated transparent surface appeared, designed by Sam Hurst and his company, Elographics. Then in 1977, the firm came up with a 5-wire resistive technique, the most widely used technology in touchscreen systems presently. The company changed its name to Elo Touchsystems in 1994 and continues to design and develop touchscreen devices based on modern technology. Other historical papers indicate that the first touchscreen systems were developed by E. A. Johnson, an employee at Royal Radar Establishment in the UK. He later described the possible use of this technology in air traffic control (Potter et al, pp. 59). The HP-150 was one of the earliest computer systems that used touchscreen technology, the device used infrared technology to detect the position of anything opaque or translucent on the screen. With the commercialization of touchscreen technology, touchscreens are now a common sight, e.g. they exist in smartphones, tablet PCs, industrial control switchboards, and even at hospitals. Other areas that commonly make use of this technology, include kiosks, museums, and airports (Holzinger, pp. 390). Types of Touchscreens Touchscreen devices vary on the technology that they use. Some of these technologies are outlined below. Resistive Touchscreen This comprises a glass
Introduction Usability is one of the primary aspects that should be utilized to evaluate any interface. Seffah and Metzker (2004) claim that this feature is instrumental in enabling users to perform tasks efficiently. Usability is a complex concept consisting of several elements including simplicity, user-centeredness, navigability, consistency, and learnability among others. The adherence to the principles of effective usability can make a website a successful product or a failed platform for sharing information. Numerous online platforms for delivering messages exist, but some of them are more effective than others. One of the illustrations of an exemplary interface is the TED website. TED is a nonprofit organization aimed at “spreading ideas… in communities around the world” (“Our organization,” n.d., para. 1). The website contains TED speakers’ talks on a variety of topics, as well as the data concerning the nonprofit, ways to participate, and other relevant information. The website was chosen due to its popularity and proper usability. This resource is often used for training and education, which makes it one of the most reviewed and cited websites. Its website’s usability also contributes to the wide popularity of TED talks although certain faults can still be traced and should be eliminated. This paper includes a UX/UI analysis that consists of the discussion of the central principles of usability and the way they are applied to the TED website. The description of strengths and weaknesses, as well as recommendations on possible improvements, are provided. Defining Usability Although the term has been utilized for several decades, researchers and practitioners have failed to come up with a specific definition. Seffah and Metzker (2004) emphasize that usability is often associated with users’ satisfaction, learnability, and performance. At the same time, no proper software quality attribute has been provided by “either the researchers and the standardization organizations or the software development industry” (Seffah & Metzker, 2004, p. 72). This paper is concerned with the user experience, so the focus is on attributes relevant to this area. It is possible to define usability as the ability of a software product “to be understood, learned, used, and attractive to the user, when used under specified conditions” (Seffah & Metzker, 2004, p. 72). This definition includes the major attributes of a successful interface including the completing of certain tasks, the existence of certain limits and boundaries. Visual aspects, as well as the product’s learnability, are also mentioned. Software developers tend to address these elements and principles when creating new products or improving the existing ones. Functionality is the
Getting subjected to different forms of discrimination based on an individual’s color and place of origin has been one of the major problems within American societies. American societies are made up of individuals from different cultural backgrounds and places of origin. Some of the communities living within the American societies include immigrants from different parts of the world, such as Asia and Africa. The main cause of racism within American societies is the high superiority complex possessed by the white individuals living with the Asian American in the society. This paper is based on analyzing a photo of Indian Youth fighting racism within our societies where Indian youth were captured demonstrating in the streets. The photo by Cocky Lee, captured in 1990, is captioned Indian Youth Against Racism. (“Beyond Bollywood – Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center”) The caption portrays how Asian individuals have been affected by different impacts of racism and are against all the cultures that promote racial discrimination in American societies. Racism has brought about different forms of social injustices and inequalities within American societies. The picture portrays Indian youths who symbolize Asian immigrants staying within the American societies as the individuals who have been affected by the social injustices and inequalities in the American societies brought about by racism. The Indian youth captured in the picture is wearing a sad and frowny facial expression that symbolizes their devastation due to the high cases of racism that the Asian immigrants in American societies are subjected to. The photo is also colored in black and white, which symbolizes the protagonists and the antagonists of racism. The white color symbolizes white individuals who support racism within the society, while the black color symbolizes individuals of darker skin who are mostly subjected to various forms of racial discrimination. Women in the photo also portray how racism affects all genders within the society, and they should all take part in fighting racism. Ensuring multiculturalism and diversity within the American society will help in eradicating racism and ensure a peaceful co-existence between the Americans and the Asians and other communities living in America. (Mani, “Beyond Bollywood: Exhibiting South Asian America”) Works Cited “Beyond Bollywood – Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center.” Google Arts & Culture . Web. Mani, Bakirathi. “Beyond Bollywood: Exhibiting South Asian America.” Journal of Asian American Studies , vol. 18, no. 2, 2015, pp. 205–206. Web.