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The Chinese story, “The Legend of the Panda” seeks to explain the reason why the panda is covered in black spots. The story revolves around a young Shepherdess, Dolma, who lived with her sisters in the Wolong Valley. The shepherdess comes across a white panda cub and she asks it to join her flock. The young cub agrees to the invitation and from then, it feeds and plays happily with Dolma’s Flock. However, one day the flock is attacked by a snow leopard which singles out the little cub and wounds it. Dolma rushes in to protect the hapless cub and at her efforts, the angry leopard claims her life. The whole village mourns kind Dolma’s death and her four sisters in particular are heartbroken by the events. The pandas are also greatly distressed by Dolma’s death as she died protecting the cub. They smear themselves with ashes and as their sooty paws touch their bodies, the black soot permanently stains their previously snow white fur. Dolma’s sisters also wept bitterly convinced that they could not live without her. The earth in an act of benevolence opens up underneath their feet and swallows them up. At the same sport, a mountain of four peaks rises and it is named “the Mountain of the Four Sisters”. There exist some similarities between Greek Myths and this Chinese Legend. The first striking similarity is the incorporation of the supernatural. The Greek myths in particular are full of gods who rule over the mortals. In the Chinese legend, the presence of the supernatural can be felt as the earth speaks out to the mourners and swallows the sisters. Another similarity is that both Chinese and Greek myths in some cases serve to explain the origin of things. For example, from the Greek myths, we discover that fire was given to mortals by Prometheus who stole it from the gods. An explanation of why echoes are heard in caves is also given by the legend of Echo and Narcissus. The myths tells of a sweet voiced nymph, Echo, who was robbed of her voice and only left with the ability to repeat the last syllable spoken to her. She then retreated to a cave explaining why we hear echoes in caves. From the Chinese legend, the mystery behind the black marks on the Panda’s fur is explained. The origin of the mountain of four peaks is also explained by the panda legend. Despite these similarities, there are some pronounced differences between the Greek and Chinese myths. The Chinese myth for instance lays an emphasis on the females as can be seen from the main character who is a woman, this is unlike the Greek myths which are characterized by powerful male figures ranging from the all powerful lord of the gods, Zeus, to Hades and Cratos. While the Greek also do feature females, they mostly play a secondary role to the males. Another difference is that the Chinese myth showcases the Earth spirits as being benevolent in nature as can be illustrated from their kind act of taking in the four mourning sisters so that they can be rejoined with their departed sister. While the Greek also do have benevolent gods such as Angelynn who is in a q
Introduction Thematic analysis is a crucial asset for organizing and analyzing qualitative data into thematical patterns. The particular themes identified within the research constitute a set of recurrent ideas, topics, and statements consistent and displayed in one piece of data or across several data points (Kerawalla, 2015). This thematic analysis will examine the interview with Frank Land held in the Oral History of British Science archive of the British Library (2010). Such a method will help identify the underlying themes discussed within the interview to analyze them from a psychological perspective. Most importantly, the thematic analysis method is a helpful tool for identifying the themes that Frank Land draws on to discuss the transitional moments in his life. Methodology Design A research design for this study is a thematic analysis of the interview with Frank Land. It is a qualitative research method that helps identify, analyze, organize, describe, and report themes revealed across the target data set. It is a commonly used technique to organize data meaningfully before implementing other types of data analysis. Participants The research involves two participants, the interviewer and Frank Land himself. Materials The study requires the use of supporting materials to develop thematic analysis and further examination of the main themes found in the interview. The most helpful content implies the study materials that illustrate the in-depth definition of the analysis and its crucial components. As a rule, an interview reveals the broad areas of transformative life events, including Life chapters, key events, significant people, stresses and problems, personal ideology, and life themes (Crafter, 2015, Week 25 ). Additionally, it is essential to conduct external research when discussing the main themes to provide more detailed insights into the issues from the psychological perspective. Procedures However, thematic analysis requires specific preceding steps before conducting the research itself. More particularly, the first primary step is to prepare the data for analysis. This involves transcribing data, which significantly helps further move on to thematically analyzing the data. Given the interview type of data obtained for the research, the principal measures imply working with the coding process (Kerawalla, 2015). Interview coding refers to familiarization and coding, code development, and transition to the themes’ discussion and analysis. While reading through the interview several times, it is crucial to highlight the key moments that signify specific themes of the conversation. After that, each code has to be briefly described and categorized into a specific theme or subtheme. As a result, the coding procedure helps identify the group of central themes in the interview and attain all the relevant information for further analysis. Ethical considerations Psychological research and rel
Salaries, wages and compensations are supposed to be sufficient to cater for a worker’s basic and personal expenses. As much as it is appreciated that there is no adequate income because human needs are insatiable, low-earning workers in different parts of the world faces similar economic and social welfare problems (Starr158). This paper discusses the major problems facing low earners. Housing and homelessness Low earner hardly afford good housing; they live in houses that do not meet the standards of an adequate housing systems, the reason why they opt for such houses is because they have limited funds to pay for houses in with good amenities. when in the houses, they lack security, they do not have steady supply of water and electricity. To the extreme, mostly in the developing countries, they live in informal settlements where they are exposed to diseases, social crimes and high rate of crime. Health services Low wage earners have a problem accessing quality, timely and reliable health care services; this is so because of their location that may not have a health facility and when the facility is there, they cannot afford the costs charged comfortable. It has been noted that low earners have a higher tendency of giving birth to more children; the demand for health services for pregnant mothers and children are high thus maintaining quality health care services becomes an issue (Morley 1915). Nutrition problems and clothing Food and clothing are human basic needs that costs a fortune, low earners do not have the adequate funds to afford good nutrition; they depend with the affordable foods which might not be of the right nutritional level. Lack of good food retardates their growth late and leads to nutritional related disease like kwashiorkor and miasmas. When the population is suffering, then they can hardly think straight thus, they continue to ravish in poverty. Cloths define the character of a person to some extent; when the people are not able to afford proper clothing; they suffer from psychological stress since they feel they are not respected in the community; on the other hand, the communities may judge them harshly from how they look. To satisfy the need for proper clothing, low earners buy second hand cloths that have their complications. Lack of social Amenities The locations that low-earners life are not well addressed as far as social amenities are concerned, most governments hardly provide adequate amenities like playing fields, fire fighters, roads , schools, colleges or even Universities. The main reason for lack of the facilities is that there is no space or the available amenities are stressed that they are not doing any good to the communities. In some cases where the services have been developed, th
Abstract Physicians make diagnosis as well as treatment decisions. This study is aimed at employing systems that help them make these decisions. To achieve this, the study utilizes web services in combination with Bayesian theorem as well as decision trees to put up a web-services-based system, which helps in decision support. Physicians key in available probabilities and obtain results (diagnosis) through computational analysis that employ Bayesian’s theorem. This can then be processed in the form of XML by decision-tree-based support service. The outcome is a recommendation along with analysis for quality diagnosis. The platform offered by this system is more of a service than conventional; it can be accessed through any operating system that can access the internet via HTTP. It will also benefit everyone as its use will be free on the internet, once completed. In a way, this achieves the main objective of the study, to provide and integrate heterogeneous medical support systems (Chang and Lu 415-422). Introduction This study is aimed at employing web services to provide a platform for diagnosis as well as recommendations for treatment. The ultimate objective is to provide freely, this service to the population so as to speed up decision support service processes. The study combines two theoretical frameworks, web service and medical decision support. The framework is founded on Decision trees as well as Bayesian theorem; it is expected to provide concrete solutions to medical decision problems freely for everyone. Technology employed is web services technology with its functions constructed using MS.NET. XML and web services provide communication capacity under which the web technology allows XML to interact with other platforms for its usability. This also allows programs with simple services to transmit complex value-added services. This study therefore aims to create a medical decision support system that is based on web services to improve medical decision support for efficiency and expedition. This study will try to build a medical decision support service system, which is based on web platform using decision trees and Bayesian theorem (Chang and Lu 415-422). Stages of Medical decision support systems This study employs web services to improve medical decision support service for all. The components involved include web service technology, XML, Bayesian theorem as well as decision tree support. This is mainly because web services allow cross –platform applications. When this is achieved, then other users accessing the web can utilize the service. The system uses Bayesian theorem for its analysis through XML message transmission. The outcome (from the two processes) is then transmitted to treatment decision support for analysis as well as for the users to make proper diagnosis and treatment decisions. This has the essence of improving quality of medical decisions as well as enhancing efficiency. In addition, the speeds at which these processes are conducted are improved for better quality medical services. This framework is therefore necessary for i
Introduction The economy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is considered one of the world’s strongest. As Khan (2014) pointed out, “The World Economic Forum’s annual Global Competitiveness Index now places the UAE as the top-performing economy in the Arab world and 12th place overall in the international standings” (p. 43). In its turn, this presupposes the possession of a great buying power, on the part of the UAE-based consumers – hence, deeming the country’s retailing market particularly attractive for new entrants. In my paper, I will explore the validity of this suggestion, regarding the three segments of the Emirati retailing industry, concerned with the selling of food/clothes and with serving meals at a restaurant. Specifically, I will analyze the qualitative features of the Lulu hypermarket (food) in Abu Dhabi, Zara store (clothes) at the Dubai Mall, and Social House restaurant at the same location in Dubai. Retail Stores Lulu (hypermarket) As it was implied in the Introduction, the LuLu Group International primarily specializes in retailing packaged-food items, even though the scope of the company’s activities continues to become ever more diversified. As of today, just about every Lulu supermarket/hypermarket carries a vast number of non-food items, as well. To illustrate the validity of this statement, we can refer to the company’s hypermarket in Abu Dhabi. The hypermarket’s size is estimated to account for 30,000 square feet – this includes the square footage of the featured food outlets, coffee shops, and Lulu-branded department stores. Lulu-branded department store Lulu-branded hypermarket Among the main categories of food products, sold at the hypermarket, can be named: froz
Introduction This homework is a study analysis of modern multicultural advertising in conjunction with the dynamics engaged. In a compact description, advertising encompasses the publicizing of products and services alike by way of marketing and promoting brands via broadcast, print, and social media. The stimulus behind brand promotion entails leveraging product awareness and creating interest to lure clients towards your business. On the other hand, multiculturalism refers to the distinctive aspects of society such as race, color, religion, age, and ethnicity. This essay investigates multicultural advertising with particular attention to the Coca-Cola soft drink brand over the years. Body Background: The Coca-Cola Brand Coca-Cola is a carbonated liquid refreshment globally merchandised in restaurants, stores, and vending machines. It is undoubtedly the most cherished and highly regarded soft drink internationally. The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, US, sells the beverage universally to over 200 countries, excluding only North Korea and Cuba. By virtue of its global recognition, its stakeholders expedite cross-cultural advertising campaigns to achieve profitable marketing and sales. Below are excerpts that explore the course of these advertisements and enclosed are examples of Coca-Cola ads. Why Did the Coca-Cola Company Choose to Change the Ads? Over the years, the Coca-Cola Company has remodeled its slogans and ad campaigns to be in tune with the advancing multicultural society. The restyling aims at adapting to the ever-evolving consumer landscape whose values and ethics metamorphosis nearly every day. The antecedent for the “Happiness Machine” consisted of assisting the Dubai migrant laborers to call home, by taking bottle caps in place of coins. By contrast, the ad experts tailored the “America the Beautiful” ad to serve as a unifying factor of the seven distinct American languages. It features multilingual Americans who sing to emphasize the moments of happiness experienced from drinking Coca-Cola. The “Ahh Effect” on the other hand, intends on resonating with teenagers who seemingly have a very short span of attention, by assimilating online games and social media to engross the players. What Does a Company Need to Keep in Mind When Advertising Across Cultures? There are certain variables that a company should apprehend when advertising internationally, such as language, communication style, contextual cues, and cultural values to ensure a successful drive. In addition to ethnic values, multiculturalism also embodies the demographic set up of a community, including schools, businesses, nations, and cities. These entities indulge in different contexts, meanings, beliefs, values, and attitudes that influence the means and methods of advertising, with respect to humor, objectives, message appeals, and sexual orientation. For example, advertising in Japan requires less persuasion as compared to the US. The rea
Introduction Immersion in the culture of the East is a dream of many American students, and I hope that I will have this opportunity. It means a lot to me to become a participant in a two-week tour to China, and it is connected not only with my interest in studying the peculiarities of this country’s organization of sport. Chinese athletes and physical therapists are known in the whole world for their unique preparation. The cultural heritage of this country is so rich that various techniques and methods of teaching have been passed on from generation to generation for many centuries. For me as a college senior majoring in exercise science, it is especially interesting to study the approach of this nation to training and educating athletes, and also to communicate with local people personally. Main body As it is known, sport is one of the spheres of many countries’ cooperation, and the US and China are not an exception. Perhaps, it will be interesting for eastern masters to learn about a western approach to the training and education of strength of mind and body. Despite the fact that this program is academic and provides an exchange of experience, Chinese specialists can certainly show us more than we can. Cultural trips to the most outstanding places in China will be an excellent source of new knowledge about the history of this country. Practicing Taichi classes and traditional Chinese medicine, it is possible to understand the art of training athletes better and learn a lot about the specifics of work in the field of sports. Beijing Sports University, which is rightfully considered the best educational institution of its type in China, is the host and provides a rather intensive program. Certainly, two weeks is a short time to study all the features of the sports training of this country. Nevertheless, I would be happy to participate in this trip as I am planning to work as a licensed physical therapist in the future, and the gained experience could help me in becoming a professional. Moreover, I have a passion for traveling, and such a journey to another part of the world will be for me not only a good educational base but also a real adventure. Conclusion What particularly attracts me in this trip apart from the overview of China’s sights and unusual places is the opportunity to study the influence of the Olympic Games in Beijing on the development of sport in the country. It is known that Chinese athletes won many medals during those competitions. A unique approach to training and preparation is an integral component of the work of any sports school or club. When it comes to teaching at an eastern university, this process is certainly going on at the highest level. The Chinese are distinguished by perseverance and willpower; therefore, for me as a person from another country, it would be interesting to see how they train their skills. I will probably be
Introduction In both types of businesses, B2B and B2C, the organizational structure needs to ensure that supplier relationships, supply chain, and supply base strategies are focused on the strategic goals of the organization. Because the supply chain involves changes in numerous functions and organizations, it is important to consider the sensitivities involved with this controversial subject matter. It is possible to say that both B2B and B2C are based on similar supply chains but they differ in a number of operations and intermediaries determined by the nature of business. The supply chain is defined as “a col­lection of physical entities such as manufacturing plants, distribution centers, con­veyances, retail outlets, people, and information, which are linked through processes such as procurement or logistics, to supply goods or services from source through consumption” (Cohen and Roussel 2004, p. 35). Main body The main difference between B2B and B2C is that B2B has one supply chain (supplier to the company) while B2C has two supply chains (supplier to the company, and the company to the consumer. In this case, in the B2C model at each stage of a supply chain, the bargaining power of buyers has a strong influence upon the prices charger, and the industry structure. In the supply chain for the computer industry, for example, the buyers include con­sumers, wholesalers, supermarket chains (Cohen and Roussel, 2004). The amount of power that each buyer exerts can differ substantially. These specific features have not been taken into account as well. The research does not include limitations of the hypothesis connected with the high cost of software, solutions which are very different from buy-side and sell-side perspectives, security of data that cannot be guaranteed by both sides (Lucas, 1994). In the B2C model, distribution is more extensive in comparison with B2B. For instance, Wal-Mart is one of the best examples of an extensive supply chain. Goods or services start out as raw materials and move through the company’s logistics and production system until they reach customers. To manage the supply chain, a company tries to eliminate delays and cut the number of resources along the way (Cohen and Roussel 2004). This can be accomplished by streamlining the company’s in­ternal operations or by reducing inventory costs by asking suppliers to put off deliv­ery of goods—and their payments—until the moment they are needed. Information systems make efficient supply chain management possible by integrating demand planning, forecasting, materials requisition, order processing, inventory allocation, order fulfillment, transportation services, receiving, invoicing, and pa