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World War II and its results forever determined the moral and political code of the global community. Terrifying aspects of human nature were fully manifested during this conflict. In this regard, an example of brutal actions and inhuman decisions of the government and the army of the former Japanese Empire is particularly noteworthy. A study of the historical chronicle and notes of the war participants give an understanding of what tragic consequences nationalist and imperialist ideologies may lead to. The book called The Rising Sun is a great example of a complex historical chronicle of hostilities between Japan and the US during the Second World War. In his work, “which is largely seen from the Japanese point of view,” Toland narrates the causes and effects of the political and military actions of Japan from the mid-thirties to the mid-forties (8). The author allows the reader to look at the invasion of Manchuria, World War II, and the Pacific conflict from the point of view of the Japanese and American governments, generals, ordinary soldiers, and citizens. The work is filled with multiple excerpts from numerous interviews and documents of those times, which were made available through the “co-operation of hundreds of people in Asia, Europe, and the United States” (Toland 1066). The author also gives his assessment of particular historical moments. First of all, Toland provides a detailed description of the internal and external political situation in Japan, such as popular discontent, technical backwardness, and ongoing war conflicts in several regions of continental Asia. Special attention is paid to the diplomatic talks between the foreign policy representatives of the Japanese Empire and the US throughout the conflict. According to Toland, at some point in diplomatic negotiations between the highest ranks, there was the possibility of complete avoidance of the outbreak of hostilities (88). However, the aggressive mood and the decisive position of the generals led to the start of the conflict. It is essential to note that the author intentionally does not mention some war crimes, such as the Nanjing Massacre. The reader may also notice that Toland sympathizes with the Japanese side to some extent, sometimes including the recollections of ordinary civilians (591). The culmination of the entire book is a description of the tragic events of the use of nuclear weapons by the American military. Both cases of the bombing are given from different perspectives, such as the memories of US military pilots and Japanese citizens (Toland 962). The author concludes that the actions of Japan in continental and southeast Asia and its further defeat led to the fall of ancient regimes in the region (1061). Further rebellions and the establishment of national governments stopped the era of French and British colonial politics in eastern countries. American influence in the region replaced these colonial interests. The work describes in great detail key events between the US and Japan in the mid-20th century. Unlike most authors of that time, Toland aimed at narrating the story mostly from
Introduction The role of educating children has for a long time been considered a reserve for the teachers. Most people tend to think that teaching is a reserve for those who are professionally trained to do so. However, the role of parents as teachers cannot be underestimated. Parents play a crucial role in the education of their children. Since it is the parents who spent most of their time with children they are in a better position to take the role of teachers. However for parents to take the roles of teachers, a lot of preparation has to take place. In other words, there are a lot of things that must be put into consideration when assuming the responsibility of teaching. Learning is a complex process that must be well approached for the results to be of the essence. As a result, there are various models through which the learning process can be carried out. The concern-Based Adoption Model (CBAM) is one model that is useful in the learning process. The paper endeavors to take an analytical look at the CBAM model. However, much focus will be given to the first stage of the model. CBAM Overview Concern Based Adoption Model is a program that takes an overview of all the undertakings of change in the course of learning. The system goes ahead to predict the various characters and needs of the instructors throughout the process. As the name suggests the whole process is based on concerns. These represent the emanating needs and experiences of the teachers as they conduct the learning process. The model provides for a deeper understanding of the al the parameters of the process making the teachers aware and thus conversant with everything that concerns the same. As a result, teachers are in a better position to comprehend their roles and fulfill their obligations in a better-informed manner (Conley 2002). The prediction part of the model helps the instructors to anticipate certain changes and therefore prepare to handle them successfully. This helps the process to take place in a more organized manner. The model works in several ways. First is the different stages through which the program is implemented. The levels of the model are also instrumental in bringing about the necessary change. Lastly, the innovation aspect of the model plays an important role in the whole process. Stages of CBAM The Concern-Based Adoption Model is a comprehensive program used in the learning program. The model works through several stages to successfully implement its requirements. Each stage is unique and covers a certain degree of the role that makes an ultimate contribution to the whole process. The model involves seven different stages. The stages can be used by parents in their role as teachers. The teaching process is meant to pass knowledge and education to the young ones. As a result, parents can simply assume the role of teachers and c
Meet all parties involved at separate incidences and address the issue to facilitate interaction between the students. The separate meeting involves the members of the authorities and the parents/guardian or students. This will, also, involve the counseling section to assess certain issues to the students and parents/guardian Information technologies arose with challenges to those who rely on them to accomplish their chores (McDavid & Hawthorn, 2006). These people mitigate and overcome the challenges by planning strategies that aim at achieving their objectives. Although information technology has sufficient benefits to the learning processes, it poses challenges that would lead to depression and harm to some students (Hunter, 2012). Harassment and depression within a learning institution lead to low performance. It is, therefore, crucial for every learning institution to establish strategies to discourage cyberbullying and curb the threat of failure related to information technology. For these reasons, I developed a plan to discourage and curb cyberbullying in learning institutions. In a bid to fulfill this task, I have used the flowchart to present a systematic approach to problem resolution. Cyberbullying Flowchart The flowchart displays a strategy involved in resolving the problem. In the beginning, the students are provided with a way of reporting their concern to the educational institution, when the staff members of the institution receive the report, they evaluate the information together with the parent or guardian. The evaluation classifies the case into different categories that could be addressed in distinct ways. If the case is not cyberbullying, it is addressed in other ways. When the reported case is determined as cyberbullying, the staff members take a process of investigating by collecting evidence to support the allegation. The staff members classify the bullying according to various levels that determine the strategies to resolve the problem. When the school rules and regulations are violated, further institutional measures are addressed in the case. The final stage creates awareness through the talking and counseling section that involves the reconciliation and understanding of other people with their characters. In conclusion, the performance of educational institutions determines their success (Hunter, 2012). It is, therefore, crucial to protect the constituent that comprises high performance in these institutions. Preventing cyberbullying is one way of sealing the holes that weaken the learning process by distracting the conscience of the students.
Life is an ongoing process, and in its ever-changing rhythm people have to adapt to new conditions and assume new view and attitudes. Flexible people generally succeed in following the right way in the developing course of existence, while more conservative ones find themselves stuck in the past and too outdated to be full-fledged members of contemporary society. The necessity for moving forward and not clinging to the past was voiced already in the biblical story of Lot’s wife, and the topic has been actual ever since. The misery of those who are unable to accept the reality and to get free from the influence of the past is the main theme of William Faulkner’s short story “A Rose for Emily”, where the protagonist, Miss Emily Grierson, becomes a white crow and an object of both ridicule and pity due to her fanatic devotion to the ideals of the past. The theme a person trapped in old time is developed by Faulkner through a whole set of literary devices, among which symbolic images play a substantial role. To emphasize Miss Grierson’s belonging to the Pre-Civil War South, Faulkner surrounds her by objects that symbolize that past. The first and foremost symbol is the house she lives in: a large mansion situated in the once “most select street”, it is furnished with once fashionable objects that now start to decay (Faulkner 90). This miserable decay prompts an idea that the whole bygone splendor was not due to the owners themselves, but due to the everyday slave labor which once eliminated left the house to sink into the past. Faulkner implies bitter irony to describe the pitiful state of the Griersons mansion, the only neighbors of which are now not the estates of same grandeur but simple “cotton wagons and gasoline pumps” indifferent to the majestic culture of the old society (Faulkner 90). Enhancing this museum-like state of the Griersons mansion, Faulkner introduces images and symbols of the same past into the house. Representative of the Pre-Civil War epoch is the Negro butler who had worked for the Griersons throughout his life and left only with Miss Grierson’s death. The influence of Miss Grierson’s father, who had oppressed and dominated her when he was alive, did not recede with the time, as after his death (which she stubbornly refused to admit) his crayon portrait was one of the main focal points in the parlor. This dominance and arrogant attitude of the Griersons towards the surrounding society (they had always “held themselves a little too high for what they really were “) can also be traced in the fact that Miss Grierson’s only suitor came from a society different than that of Jefferson and that the description of his ways quite
Introduction Lord of the Flies is an allegorical novel. Written by William Golding, it appeals to your sympathy and arouses compassion. This novel captures your attention and makes your imagination work as the story is described in vivid colors. No wonder ‘Lord of the Flies’ is required reading in many schools and colleges nowadays, as it deserves its rank ‘bestseller’. The plot of the novel There are several strands to the plot of this novel. A group of boys, being strand on a tropical island, tried to govern themselves. This kind of effort turned out to be not a good idea. As the auction proceeds, the reader follows the heartbreaking events of the book. Boys of 6 to 12 ages, struggle to survive on an island. The novel itself represents the middle fifties. It embodies society’s laws and its morals at those times. The leadership race is observed. Ralph, an athletic and charismatic boy, elected as a leader, faces resistance from Jack Merridew. Though, while observing the island, the boys found a trapped piglet, which Jack hesitated to kill. It was a potential food they could have got, but because of Jack’s cowardness and fear, the bag escaped. It cracked Jack’s leadership position. There is another character, opposite to those, listed above. Piggy is a boy, who has been mistreated constantly. No one noticed anything else except his overweight, thick glasses, and asthma. Piggy symbolizes a vulnerable child just like the wild pigs are, being hunted for. Though, the most precious and important ideas came to Piggy’s head. Such as fire and shelter making. Piggy is also a victim of the story, as he is the only one to wear glasses. Those disgusting, thick glasses, that no one liked at first, turned out to be almost the most valuable thing on the island. Due to them, boys made a signal fire, so that any passing-by ship could see it and pick up the boys. This serves as proof that boys have not completely lost their minds and became wild. The signal fire symbolizes the desire of boys to be rescued. As the fire goes low or stop, it seems like they are fully losing hope. The fire goes out of control and scorches half of the island. The boy with a birthmark on his face disappears during the fire and never comes back again. Life on an island gradually becomes disorganized. Chaos invades when a ship passes by without knowing the boys were there because the fire went out. The leadership race gets worse between Jack and Ralf. Ralph represents democracy, whereas Jack is an exact example of a tyrant. As the military planes have a dogfight over the island, one of the pilots’ parachutes out of his plane. Sam and Eric consider him to be the ‘beast’ and cause mass panic among the boys. After the investigation expedition fails, Jack calls for another election but does not get any vote. He leaves Ralph’s tribe and creates his own. Boys hunt down a pig and place its head on a stick as an ‘offering’ to the ‘beast’. Simon, walking by the ‘Lord of the Flies’, hears the head speaking to him. It foreshadows Simon’s fate. Discovering that the ‘beast’ is a dead pilot, he hurries down the mountain to tell everybody the news. But the boys spear
Abstract The present paper is aimed at researching and illustrating the most general tendencies in reverse logistics (RL) and some of its forms. For this purpose, automated return systems (ARS), recycling, and refurbishment have been selected. ARS were chosen for their fundamental place in RL processes; recycling and refurbishment are the examples of different reuse forms. Apart from that, information technologies (IT) were discussed as the recent improvements in all the RL processes. In the paper, all the mentioned RL methods are defined, and the technologies employed in them are illustrated with examples. Upon researching the issues, it is concluded that IT integration is the main tendency in the modern RL while other tendencies are mostly applicable to particular RL processes. It is demonstrated that technological advancement is crucial for the improvement of RL effectiveness and feasibility. The rapid development of RL technologies is pointed out, and the concern about their timely and sensible implementation is expressed. Introduction Reverse logistics (RL) is a term that is used to define the process of materials, goods, and other resources returning from the consumption point: hence, it is the “reverse” movement of goods and materials (Shi, Li, Yang, Li, & Choi, 2012, p. 220). Nowadays, most industries are extremely unlikely to avoid this movement, which means that they need to maximize the efficiency of related processes for the sake of competitiveness. Properly chosen RL techniques and technologies can improve performance and reduce costs; inadequate choices lead to an opposite effect (Ramírez & Morales, 2013). As a result, the research in the field of RL technology is of primary importance nowadays. It should be mentioned that specific RL technologies depend very much on the type of the industry. Moreover, the specific systems and technologies applied by a separate company are expected to be customized and purposefully distinguished to provide the competitive advantage in this field (Huscroft, Hazen, Hall, & Hanna, 2013). Still, certain general tendencies can be singled out. In this paper, these tendencies will be paid particular attention, while specific technologies will be provided as examples. Background By defining RL as the reverse movement of goods and materials, one admits that the scope of processes related to it is immense. Indeed, the type of the returning object defines the specifics of its RL, and these objects are admittedly diverse. Still, some of the RL features determine all its processes: they include the purposes, stages, common funding issues, and the “omnipresence” of RL. The purpose of RL may be concerned with disposal, as well as value creation or re-creation, for example, through repairing, reusing, or recycling (Daugherty, Richey, Genchev, & Chen, 2005, p. 78; Shi et al., 2012, p. 220). The stages of RL consist of planning, implementation, and control of the relevant (material- or good-specific) complex processes. For example, with respect to used batteries, the implementation process in
The recent course taken by Dubai authorities to equip Dubai Governmental Buildings with smart systems led to a series of debates among the industry experts. This scenario investigates potential positive implications of smart building systems, including the incorporation of smart lighting, smart security and monitoring, technology, and smart water systems. The geographical scope will be limited by the Dubai area in the timeframe of the next 5 years from the moment this paper was submitted. This project is guided from the perspective of UAE Vision 2021, fueled by such trends as sustainability, AI systems, and 3D technology. For a more comprehensive evaluation, main social drivers, along with investment strategies, were taken into consideration. The scenario stands current in the light of recent global events, in particular, the Coronavirus pandemic. Special attention is given to the oil/gas market, as well as a USD dollar value. Thorough STEEP Analysis along the four annexes of uncertainty suggests that smart systems can be successfully integrated into ¼ of Dubai Governmental Buildings. Signals Main drivers The first major factor justifying the likelihood of the positive scenario is demographics. As of 2016, the population in Dubai grew by 15% due to the increased demand for global talent in the construction area (Ree & Kim, 2019). Instead of focusing on heavy labor, the city promotes innovative thinking and knowledge, attracting international workers. The second main driver is the strategic vision of Dubai 2021 to create a major technological shipping and aviation hub in the city, maximizing territorial efficiency and energy optimization (Ree & Kim, 2019). The final key factor is growing governmental investments in the infrastructure to optimize energy resources, providing easy access to data. Trends The three main trends guiding the scenario are sustainability, 3-D printing, and AI systems. In terms of sustainability, governmental buildings in Dubai will be equipped with smart systems to be energy efficient. The visibility will be maximized with the natural light and digitally sculpted overhangs located above the windows. In regards to 3D printing, Dubai announced its intent to make ¼ of the city’s new buildings with the help of 3D printers by 2025 (Ree & Kim, 2019). This trend goes hand in hand with the vision declared by the Prime minister of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Ree & Kim, 2019). Talking about AI systems, 25% of all new construction buildings were pushed to be equipped with innovative artificial intelligence programs to promote accessibility, transparency, and ethicality in the industry (Ree & Kim, 2019). Incorporated in sustainable cities, AI systems enhanced the transition to renewable energy sources, supporting the national initiative of responsive building systems. Weak Signals Some of the weak signals that potentially may lead to emerging problems in the future include an accelerated cycle of demographic growth. While Dubai proclaimed a course on minimizing the number of skyscrapers, social advocates r
Introduction Marketing research is a strategy that businesses use to amass information regarding their operations from production to supply. In order to do this, the marketing research uses a systematic process of collecting, recording and assessing information dealing with marketing of the companies productions. The objective of the process is to identify and analyze how variation of the factors of marketing mix can influence the behavior of customers. Why hire Marketing Research Suppliers The Hamilton Health, Inc – HHI needs to find out its actual market size so that to determine its potential of growth. This will entail determining the buying behavior of its clients, its distribution channels and the type of competition that the organization is facing. This is necessary in order for it to get professional advice of what the results of this would translate to when marketing the personal treadmills that are used for managing health and exercises. Since the founder of the business, Eric Hamilton is devoted to see that the business expands; he needs to get professional understanding of how that growth will be achieved. This is what will form the basis for a strategic plan that the firm will adapt for its expansion which will be based on accurate information, reasoned and timely decisions. HHI can make use of the marketing research suppliers to grab the competitors’ market share and also be enlightened on how to improve its products. Choosing a partner There are several companies that offer marketing research services to companies. However, for Eric’s HHI, the best company for partnering with is the one that will position it better to compete well with its competitors (Wiid & Diggines, 2010, p. 134). The criteria of selecting such a partner will include choosing a company that has specialized in doing targeted market research for medical and sports equipment. Such a company will be very considering that the owner may know very little in terms of marketing. This will also give HHI an upper edge over its competitors. This is because the trained consultants are informed of the buying trends, marketing dynamics, ebbs and flows of customers among other facts (Wiid & Diggines, 2010, p. 137). This type of knowledge is worth spending on especially when there is observable difference in the performance of the business. It’s important also to understand that the marketing research suppliers will not have all the an