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External Environment Ecological Environment The natural environment in which NASA operates can be described as neutral in terms of its impact on the company’s operations. While it does not contribute to the company’s success, there are no factors that threaten its well-being. Macro-environment On the external level, NASA has a plethora of advantages, the lack of competitors being the key one. Furthermore, the opportunities for collaboration with other firms, which NASA can explore, allow improving the quality of the product significantly. Technological Environment With impressive financial assets and the recent technological breakthrough, NASA can deploy the latest devices to improve its services and products. Thus, the chances of building premises for an increase in customer loyalty are high for NASA (Labbe et al., 2015). Therefore, in the context of the global market, NASA has a range of strengths that can be used to build an even greater competitive advantage than the current one. As a result, NASA may become one of the most powerful companies in the global market. Furthermore, the firm will promote technological progress and, possibly, even provide more chances for space tourism and non-commercial, exploratory projects. Consequently, the foundation for a rapid growth can be built successfully. Internal Environment Resources The project can be credited for a rather efficient and sustainable use of the available resources. The time management used by the organizations to market the final product to the end customer should be listed among the most successful allocation of resources by NASA and Greenleaf (Terjesen, 2014). Capabilities Both organizations have utilized their capabilities to the fullest. NASA has designed the unique approach toward leveraging innovative technologies. Greenleaf, in its turn, has come up with a unique formula that is bound to reinvent the industry as people know it. Competencies The companies’ competencies have been used successfully to develop, design, and promote the product. Activities The marketing activities used by the companies to attract attention to their product have also been quite impressive. However, a more active use of social networks might be a good idea. VRIO   * Value. The value of the product offered by NASA can be deemed as rather high since it allows reducing negative effects that people experience in space.   * Rarity. The rarity of the beverage is also very high since Greenleaf is the only organization that has designed the product in collaboration with NASA.   * Imitability. Since the formula is kept in secret, and that Greenleaf has been cooperating wi
Introduction This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) on smoking cessation among African Americans. Tobacco smoking affects African Americans. However, limited research exists to show the effectiveness of CBT intervention on smoking cessation among African American populations (Herna´ndez-Lo´pez, Luciano, Bricker, Roales-Nieto and Montesinos, 2009; Webb, Ybarra, Baker, Reis and Carey, 2010). Webb and colleagues pointed out that tobacco smoking was a major public health problem in the US. In addition, it had serious negative effects on African Americans who developed smoking-related health problems like lung cancer, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and stroke (Webb et al., 2010). Herna´ndez-Lo´pez and colleagues note that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the current standard and most popular intervention for tobacco smoking cessation. CBT relies on teaching smokers about coping skills by focusing on “internal factors like craving and external cues like seeing other smokers” (Herna´ndez-Lo´pez et al., 2009). Herna´ndez-Lo´pez et al (2009) noted that CBT relied on smokers’ emotions, physical aspects, and thoughts to control smoking craving and cessation. They also demonstrated that external influences induced internal cues, which led smokers to crave for smoking. CBT works by teaching smokers skills that can help them to reduce and avoid both internal and external smoking cues. The US Public Health Service notes that CBT can be effective when implemented alongside other interventions, such as pharmacotherapy. Scholars and professional in public health have noted declines in behavioral smoking cessation due to high rates of abstinence. Hence, they called for changes in behavioral interventions. Research Method The study design was experimental mixed factorial. The researchers conducted intervention sessions by CBT and group general health education (GHE), counseling, and follow-ups. Study participants were randomly selected for all sessions. They conducted the study between “August 2006 and August 2008 in a midsize northeastern city” (Webb et al., 2010). The study participants were adults aged between 18 and 65 years. They were African Americans who were currently smoking and not in other smoking cessation program. Smokers who smoked more than five cigarettes each day, had carbon monoxide reading of 8ppm in the breath, and wanted to quit smoking were selected. The study did not include pregnant or breastfeeding women, populations using pharmacotherapy or those with acute cardiovascular or respiratory health problems. A total of 343 smokers were eligible for the study, but only 154 participants took part in the study. All participants provided written informed consent and the Syracuse University Institutional Review Board approved the study. Data Analysis All preliminary t tests and chi-square tests were conducted with SPSS 15.0 and SAS 9.2 to determine differences betwee
Overall Background Our product is called SmartBrew. It’s a coffee machine for true coffee lovers. You can be sure you get exactly the drink you like with the absolute control offered by SmartBrew. It is equipped with cutting-edge smart technology features and is very simple to use with a touch screen and an intuitive interface. SmartBrew comes in different sizes to satisfy the needs of both end-consumers and businesses. Coffee Machine Features One of the key features of our coffee machine is temperature control. You can pick the EXACT temperature you want your drink to be. This will provide businesses with better service since customers will no longer need to go back if their coffee is not hot enough or if it is too hot. Our Coffee Machine can remember an unlimited amount of orders. For example, if a family buys our machine, everyone can have a personalized coffee to their liking on one device. Our coffee machine comes with a touch screen. It also connects to your phone through an app so you can brew coffee from a different room. There are several compartments in the coffee machine that open up endless possibilities for experiments. You can keep up to 3 different types of coffee beans in the device separately. There are additional sections for milk, sugar, toppings, and flavor shots. The milk compartment is always kept cold and is divided into a few different sections so you can enjoy your coffee with the milk of your choice. Moreover, you can make tea and hot chocolate with SmartBrew thanks to the presence of added compartments for tea leaves and cocoa powder. Coffee machines are sold in different sizes to fit everyone’s needs. Sizes come in small (12 inches long and 10 inches tall), medium (16 inches long and 12 inches tall), and large (24 inches long and 14 inches tall). The largest model is developed for the businesses, while consumers will usually buy small/medium-sized machines. How Smartbrew Works To brew coffee with our coffee machine, all you have to do is add your favorite coffee beans, water, and additional ingredients based on your taste. You can choose the size of your cup and enter the exact amounts of milk, sugar, and toppings to add to your drink. You can save your selection by pressing the save button to create a preset. Next time you want to have the same drink, just use the saved preset. It works the same way with tea and hot chocolate. Smartbrew App Features We are planning to release the app for iPhones and Android phones. It will be available for free for the customers on the App Store and Google Play, respectively. The app will have multiple useful features. You can use it to check whether you need to refill any ingredients. As it is synchronized with the coffee machine, you can do it at all times. For instance, if you’re already at the supermarket and you forgot to check whether you have enough of your favorite topping left before l
Highly gifted children have the tendency to illustrate asynchronous growth. Since they have high cognitive abilities and high strengths, they experience and interact with others in an exceptional manner. Such children are mostly are acquired because of intensively high scores on an identically scored IQ tests generally above 140 IQ range (Hollenweger, 1972). William Marion Branham was not an exceptional of a highly gifted child and adult throughout his entire life. He was brought up in the hills of Kentucky starting from the year 1909 (Stadsklev, 1952). His father and mother did not mind about any religion. However, when he was being born, the midwife, his father and mother saw a halo latent above the head of baby William. Thus, other than his growth, Branham demonstrated asynchronous birth that was unique (Delisle, 1992). Branham’s parents as well as the midwives were very worried about what they saw because they did not know what the halo meant. He grew up in the environs of Jefferson, Indiana in a life of hardship and full of challenges due to their poor financial status (Lindsay, 1950). The life of Branham was full of haziness because he talked of visions and voice which spoke to him out of
Introduction Transformers are an integral part of transmission systems at power plants. The challenge is to maintain transformers. As modern transformers have a higher tolerance, regular maintenance and testing ensure higher performance and dissipation of risk. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is a utility company for supplying electricity and water. The power transmission system is an essential part of the company’s operations as it helps to transmit power from generation to distribution. The transformer is the most important equipment in the transmission system. The transmission system carries electricity to the consumer units with the help of transformers. It assists the system to lower the voltage while transmitting electricity. This increases efficiency and reliability while reducing power loss. Therefore, the proper functioning of the transformers is an essential part to maintain the performance of the power distribution system. This paper asserts that preventive maintenance has a positive impact on the service of transformers. Literature Review Assessment of transformers for proper functioning is essential to reduce risk factors of transmitting and power loss. Various models and researches have suggested the best possible method of ascertaining transformer health and maintenance procedures to ensure proper functioning. This section deals with few such kinds of research. Life Cycle Management The literature studied can be segregated based on the type of maintenance suggested for transformers. They are as follows – corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance. Corrective maintenance is done when the transformer breaks down, preventive maintenance is the process of preventive care that is done at regular intervals, and predictive maintenance is done depending on the condition of the transformer (see figure 1). Corrective maintenance essentially implies repair done for a faulty part. However, a transformer malfunction may cause serious damage to the power transmission system and incur huge losses. Figure 1: A breakdown of the maintenance procedure of a transformer Preventive maintenance procedures are usually outlined in the maintenance manual provided by manufacturers. For example, the manual provided by Siemens provides detailed guidelines of the preventive measures such as time-based system maintenance, oiling, greasing, etc. as the best method to prevent breakdown (Siemens 2014, p. 238). However, a better method would be a predictive method of maintenance, which would enable the company to predict the health of the machine and take preventive action accordingly. Hence, preventive and predictive maintenance are complementary measures. Larson (2015, p. 17) points out that the best way to ensure a longer life-cycle of transformers is to begin a motor reliability program, improving the motor management system, tracking transformer performance, and te
‘The letter from Birmingham Jail’ was written by king junior during his incarceration in the jail of Birmingham. This showed that despite the fact that he was lonely in the prison, his resolve to fight for the freedom of the black people was still strong. He says that he was in Birmingham because there was injustice. By saying this, he means that regardless of the discrimination and racial prejudices that prevailed, he was prepared to fight for the freedom of the blacks. His letter was a response to another letter written by the clergy complaining about the demonstrations that were agitating for the freedom of the blacks. King’s letter has the capacity to evoke patriotic feelings among the readers. He agrees that there are many states in the US but the cohesiveness of the nation as a single unit is vital. The constraint in the letter is that racism does not play any part in a nation that is united and one that focuses on progression. Racial prejudices and discrimination have the impact of damaging the structure and foundation associated with the greatness of the US. He says that the oppressors do not give freedom voluntarily unless the oppressed fight for it. With reference to history, people in authority find it difficult to give up their positions and in most cases, they are corrupted by the power they yield. This leads to dictatorship that limits the freedom of people greatly. King’s main issue in his letter is racial discrimination and the injustices that the black people are exposed to. He is concerned about the interrelatedness of all communities because according to him, injustice anywhere is injustice everywhere. As a result, he is fighting for the emancipation of the black population and other colored people in the United States. He claims that since the clergy is not willing to listen to them and give them their rights, they have to show the importance of the matter by holding non-violent demonstrations. He says that there are just and unjust laws and tries to distinguish between the two. He does this in a bid to ensure that there are no laws that perpetuate racial discrimination. With regard to the letter from the clergy, the main issue is the demonstrations being held by the oppressed who support King. They claim that the activities being spearheaded by king are untimely and unwise. In their letter, they strongly argue against the demonstrations taking place. They say that the habit of holding demonstrations is not the right way to
Introduction This paper entails a survey of a recycling center in Australia. The Adelaide Green Waste Recycling Centre conforms to several environmental policies. The institution can be emulated by other refuse reprocessing centers in the world for its sound management practices. Scenario investigation: The city of Adelaide Green Waste Recycling Centre The Green Waste Recycling Centre features in the city of Adelaide. The center is along the War Memorial Drive, towards the North of the City. The city of Adelaide has a plan that seeks to recycle about 53% of curbside waste by the year 2015. The town may increase this recycling to about 60% by the year 2020 (Department of Parks and Recreation 2011). It may also transform the performance of debris reprocessing for the company to about 26% (Adler 2009). The town has formulated diverse strategies to maximize waste diversion from landfills through progressive increment of waste recycling approaches. The dimensions may be undertaken through community initiatives. The plan seeks to prepare the city for the urban structure that envisions to have an environmentally compliant Adelaide City in the next 30 years. The city endeavors to increase waste conversion in debris sites and improve the utilization of amenities in a major conservation program (Government of Western Australia 2008). Facility’s description: The Adelaide Green Waste Recycling Centre The Adelaide Green Waste Recycling Centre is an initiative of the local government authority of the Adelaide City of Australia. The city covers an area of about 5 square miles including the central business district area. It is one of the oldest municipal council areas in Australia. The main users of the Adelaide Green Waste Recycling Centre are residents of Adelaide city. Waste management in the Green Waste Recycling Centre The Adelaide Green Waste Recycling Centre works in close collaboration with the South Australian Government in the field of waste management. It also coordinates with other councils, industries and metropolitan governing bodies to support the initiative of waste management (Conner 2011). The facility has adopted the use of enhanced waste management services for people and commercial enterprises. The city has introduced a curb waste bin system for management of wastes and increment of recycling approaches. The authority reclaims about 87% of refuse from merchants in all markets in the city of Adelaide. The program reprocesses raw refuse into various fertilizers that the government sells to farmers. The Green Waste Recycling Centre has appreciated the need to improve waste diversion from landfills and its proper management for environmental sustainability in the town. The center is actively seeking the development of Adelaide as a naturally sustainable city. The recycling center formulates strategies of decreasing waste from the council and the city through reusing waste materials (Concern Worldwide 2012). One can determine whether the waste his or her company generates is acceptable in the facility by assessing whether it meets the green waste criteria. The was
The Idea of Detournement The use of known art objects to create new artwork is associated with the concept of detournement. Having used the popular artistic elements, the artist can create an original ensemble which differs significantly in its meaning from previous works (Détournement as Negation and Prelude 2014). The artist uses the technique of detournement to draw the audience’s attention to his specific idea, which is not related to other artistic elements. In contemporary popular culture, artists refer to detournement not only to revise the cultural past but also to accentuate the importance of rejecting the previous meaning of the used artistic elements. Barbara Kruger is an artist promoting the idea of detournement who works with this technique since the 1970s. “Sex/Lure” (1979) is an example of the detournement where the known photographic image from the print source is supported with words (Barbara Kruger 2014). The work is designed to accentuate the ironical meaning of the text and draw the public’s attention to the role of false ideals in society. Barbara Kruger, Sex/Lure, 1979 (Barbara Kruger 2014). Zevs is a contemporary French artist who follows detournement while presenting Liquidated Logos such as Google Logo (Liquidated Logo 2014). The logos seem to dissolve while accentuating the role of consumerism in popular culture. Zevs, Liquidated Logo (Liquidated Logo, 2014). Research on Artists Artists and Their Works Glenn Brown Glenn Brown, Necrophiliac Springtime, 2013 (Glenn Brown, 2014). Painting description Glenn Brown uses detournement and appropriation in his works while adapting the known artistic elements. Brown’s images seem to be taken from the social subconscious. “Necrophiliac Springtime” reflects the title of Salvador Dalí’s work and presents fleshy objects which demonstrate the decay of nature (Glenn Brown 2014). Brown refers to intensification to support his idea, and depicted flowers seem even to have the specific odour. Brown’s works are impressive because of used contrasts, reminders, and artistic exaggerations. Kara Walker Kara Walker, Slavery! Slavery! 1997 (Kara Walker 2014). Painting description Kara Walker’s works impress because of the used scales, themes, and media. “Slavery! Slavery!” represents the traditional topic of racism and slavery with the help of large-scale exposition. To develop the historical theme, Walker made many cut-paper silhouettes which were located on the gallery’s walls to produce a certain effect on the viewer (Kara Walker 2014). The use of paper-cut silhouettes and portraits is the main distinctive feature of Walker’s work which helps to distinguish her among the other contemporary artists. Christopher Pease Christopher Pease, Target, 2005 (Christopher Pease, 2014). Painting description Christopher Pease uses a specific approach to doing artworks which are associated with detournement. The main topic conveyed by Pease in his works is the life of the Indigenous men in Australia. Using the old lithograph and the famous painting “Target”, Pease chose to depict the concentric circles on the old fashioned background in or
Afrofuturism is a feature that uses technology, culture, and science to understand the culture of black people. It is expressed in music, art, and films, among other forms of media, to showcase black people’s experiences living in the diaspora. Omotayo (2020) explains that it is a combination of imagination, liberation, and futuristic elements which utilizes advanced technology. Black Panther, as directed by Ryan Coogler, uses a perfect futuristic technique. Prince T’Challa of Wakanda becomes king when his father passes away. According to the film, Wakanda is the most technologically advanced region in the world. It has also never been colonized, which references the past of African countries under the colonial rule. However, in this case, an imaginative technique is demonstrated because most countries in Africa were colonized. An uncolonized and advanced Africa’s imaginative feature is a futuristic element that opposes the stereotypes that Africa is a continent characterized by poverty, famine, violence, and diseases (Omotayo, 2020). Wakanda has lots of vibranium, which is the hardest substance on earth. Additionally, the vegetative cover of the region is both alien and earthly. The presence of alien material is a futuristic feature in the film. Afrofuturism combines history, spirituality, and futuristic possibilities. In the film “Black Panther”, T’Challa can visit his late father in an ancestral plane and connect with his kinship and past. His father provides advice and comfort for his son, who is now the ruler. This feature resonates with black people in the diaspora separated from their families in the slave trade. Some have been able to trace their kinship and reconnect with their families, while other are still striving to fulfill this desire. Reference Omotayo, O. (2020). Media across the African diaspora: Content, audiences, and global influence (1 st ed.). Routledge