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Introduction Rock, as a separate style of music, appeared in the 20 th century. The history and the origins of that music show that the seditious features of rock were caused by various factors. These are protests against wars (Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan), protests against racial and sexual discrimination. From the point of a rock fan’s view, it may be considered harmful only as a protest to the official politics of states or the public moods (Cooper, 1997). Especially throughout the 1980s, the protest features increased, and the rock culture was marked by the increasing tendency of obtaining “ironic sensibility.” The irony was a kind of protest, as people became tired of continuing Cold War, arms races, the war in Afghanistan. Musicians just started mock at politics, international affairs, and so on (Bailey, 2003). First of all, to define the harm of rock music, we need to get acquainted with the points of view of rock’s most inveterate antagonists, who are mainly pediatricians and Christians. It is necessary to admit that rock experienced significant changes from the times it was heard for the first time. Now it attracts the attention not only of rock fans but also of young parents and pediatricians, as it often harmfully influences the infant minds of children. Specialists are worried not only about music itself; it could become a separate chapter of the disc
Executive summary The main aim of this research study is to analyze the Muslim investor attitudes towards investing in global stock markets and companies. In line with this objective, the paper identifies some variables as explanatory variables. These variables are Sharia-compliant products or financial services, stability in money value, economic development, social development, resource optimization, and equitable distribution of resources. The study relied on primary data using structured questions to explain the main objective. This research study attempts to explain the various theories related to the Muslim investor attitude. The study used a cross-sectional research design to meet the objectives. The data of the survey were analyzed using statistical techniques such as SPSS, ANOVA, regression, and correlation analysis. The study found out that Islamic security is not alike to the common conventional securities because they have to satisfy various conditions. It ought to be focused on the states of sharing the profits and losses in a reasonable, plain condition on the legitimate guidelines administering the mudarabah and the partnership contracts fundamentally. In addition, the resources assembled through these securities (issued on no premium premise) ought not to be rechanneled to establishments that do not work in line with Sharia and to firms managing interests for every one of their exercises by utilizing Islamic bank. Problem statement Among all the segments of the financial sector, the stock market stands out as the most significant segment. The part played by the stock market in the process of economic growth is more noteworthy as it promotes the flow of funds from the savers to the investors (Baker & Wurgler, 2002). The piece of ownership in a company is ‘the stock’. The holders of the stock have a right to share all the residual income after the fixed income has been claimed. Stocks exist in different kinds. The first one is common stock. This kind of shock is influenced by profit and loss. The second type is the preferred stock. This kind of stock has a pre-fixed rate that is used to determine and calculate the share from the profits that the company realizes. The third and final one is the loan stock. This kind of stock has a fixed rate of interest that enables it to earn its profits (Banerjee, Heshmati, & Wihlborg, 2004). The stock market is genuinely an important segment of the financial sector. Its role in mobilizing the flow of assets and resources from
Introduction The recommendations provided in this guideline focus on analgesia and anesthesia during labor, anesthesia for cesarean section, analgesia after birth, and anesthesia during surgery for breastfeeding women. In addition, the guideline provides vital information regarding the agents that are used for pain management. This article focuses on the guidelines on anesthesia for cesarean section concept. A Brief Overview of the Guideline The guideline was revised in 2012 with the aim of suggesting recommendations that would guarantee safe, as well as the proper application of pharmacological agents, anesthesia, and pain relief, particularly in females who are breastfeeding during labor. It also includes postpartum mothers and those who are lactating during a surgical operation. The guideline targets women in labor pain, painful postpartum period, as well as breastfeeding mothers who have already been subjected to a surgical procedure. Among the outcomes that are considered in this guideline include pain management, events in the breastfed newborn that could pose adverse effects as a result of treatment, milk drug levels, and the safe initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. Anesthesia for C-Section Summary The guideline hereby recommends that regional anesthesia; that is, epidural or intrathecal, should be preferred for general anesthesia. Further, the mother and the infant ought not to be separated longer than is inevitable. Instead, the newborn can begin breastfeeding even in the operation room. It is advisable to commence breastfeeding while the mother is in the recovery room because the surgical wound is still under anesthesia. Finally, the guideline recommends that mothers who have undergone general anesthesia are ready for postoperative breastfeeding immediately they get alert enough to hold the newborn (Montgomery, Hale, & Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, 2012). How Anesthesia for C-Section Could Improve the Working Environment Improved Pain Management These guidelines are definitely indispensable. The rate of cesarean births is on a steady increase. This is accompanied by painful experiences; therefore, guidelines on pain management are very vital because mothers are expected to breastfeed immediately they have delivered. According to the CDC report of 2005, 30.2% of women undergo a cesarean section. This is a 46% increase from the 1996 statistics (Hamiliton, Martin & Ventura, 2006). This high rate is worrying owing to the fact that cesarean section has been associated with maternal and newborn morbidity, mortality, depression, and low maternal satisfaction, among other experiences (Nolan & Lawrence, 2009). The bonding between the mother and the newborn is very crucial; thus, the longer the postoperative pain, the longer the separation between the mother and the infant. This results in poor bonding that apparently affects the connection between the two eve
Introduction Analyzing literary works is quite a complicated matter which presupposes some educational background of the reader and his or her ability to understand properly the underlying symbols and signs expressed by the author of this or that work by various means and tropes. The creations of science fiction genre of literature are characterized by their specific features which are not typical of works of any other style. Science fiction works are distinguished by attempts to predict future modeling all possible and impossible ways of its development; another their common feature is that scientific facts or hypothesis are mixed in them with fantastic events, unreal creatures and their mysterious properties. The difference between science fiction and other genres of literature becomes evident – science fiction depicts unreal or hypothetically possible (under certain conditions including the development of science and compliance with the laws of nature) events while other literary styles deal either with absolutely real matters (historical literature, detectives, psychological novels, etc.) or with absolutely unreal ones (fantasy genre in which the events are depicted that could not take place in reality under no circumstances). Character Comparison Taking into account all the above said we are going to carefully analyze the two science fiction works or, to be more exact, analyze and compare their characters. These literary masterpieces are “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley and “Oryx and Crake” by Margaret Atwood. In order to understand more properly the plot of these books and the traits the authors gave to their main characters, let us provide certain information about the authors. Mary Shelley was an English fiction, drama and novel writer (1797 – 1851). “Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus” published in 1818 is her most famous fiction work which combines the above enumerated features characteristic to the science fiction with novelist skills of the author. She is also famous for such novels as “Matilda”, “The Last Man” and others. Margaret Atwood is the representative of the modern science fiction. She is a Canadian fiction and fantasy writer, interested in the fields of scientific progress, genetic engineering and its consequences for the future of the mankind. Her worldwide famous works are “The Edible Woman” (1970), “The Handmaid’s Tale” (1983), “The Robber Bride” (1994) and others. “Oryx and Crake” is the newest novel by Margaret Atwood, and it is considered to be the best work by this author. As the authors are the representatives of different epochs and directions of science fiction genre their works display certain differences. While Shelley’s work concerns the fantastic events that took place in the time contemporary to the author, the setting of “Oryx and Crake” is a far future when, as the author predicts, the mankind will be under the threat of extermination and extinction. Nev
Kawai Musical Instrument Manufacturing Co. is one of the largest Japanese companies in the segment of constructing musical pianos. While its worldwide sales are impressive until recently, the company has been occupying the niche of affordable mass-produced pianos to be supplied to homes and schools. This gave the company a reputation for mediocrity and low quality, which may be enough for children learning to play or even musical students, but not enough to supply famous orchestras and piano masters with a tool adequate to their hearing and skill. While this strategy was enough to grasp a large segment of the piano market in Japan and abroad, it did not provide the company with a reputation for the luxury musical instrument market. As it stands, Kawai has already made significant progress in improving the quality of their instruments. They are using the highest quality of wood and other materials for their premium products. The pianos are assembled by hand and undergo numerous stages of control and adjustment before being released. The quality of sound is tested independently at every stage of the process. At an organizational level, high quality has become a philosophy. Thus, Kawai cares greatly about quality and has the ability and resources to create high-quality products. However, simply providing high-quality products is not enough to claim market share in the luxury instruments segment. As it was mentioned in the case study, many musicians do not associate Kawai with quality. In order to change this attitude, the company would need to get more exposure and receive international accreditation for quality. With that in mind, obtaining certification to BS EN ISO 9001:2015 will place it in the same line with Steinway, Tiffany, and Yamaha. Not only will certification add prestige to the brand name, but it will also improve the overall quality of production management. Either way, the company still has a “tough row to hoe.”
Introduction Climate change is a global issue that has raised a lot of interest among academics. This paper discusses the contributions of two renowned professors, Nicholas Stern and Ross Garnaut. The first section is about the gifts that Stern has made in connection to climate change. In the second section, the paper discusses Garnaut’s contribution to climate change. The last section is a comparison of how Nicholas and Garnaut have contributed to the issue of climate change. The paper shows that both scholars have contributed positively to climate change by publishing articles that talk about policies that can reduce climate change. The Contribution of Nicholas Stern to the Climate Change Stern is a professor who has dedicated much of his time to writing about climate change. He has been invited to share his thoughts and findings during various conferences, such as the “Copenhagen Climate Conference.” In addition, Stern shares his thoughts through media houses, such as ‘The Guardian’. His comments have been received positively by the public, although various governments have seen him as a threat to the stability of their leadership. Among the contributions made by Stern is the article that he wrote in ‘The Guardian’ on his views about the ‘Copenhagen Climate Conference’. Stern emphasized that countries needed to come together and unite in the regulation of carbon emissions into the atmosphere (Stern & Monbiot 2009). In his argument, Stern acknowledged that there would not be any achievement in the control of emissions. Therefore, a united approach is required so that the target emission levels that are set by conferences, such as the Copenhagen Climate Conference, are realized (Stern & Monbiot 2009). According to Stern and Monbiot (2009), there is a need to support and encourage innovations and inventions that are geared towards the reduction of carbon emissions. This kind of innovation has resulted in equipment that can give the exact levels of emissions. Other innovations have assisted in the reduction of carbon emissions to the atmosphere. It was Stern who recommended more innovations and inventions. However, he admitted that these kinds of innovations might require more resources. Therefore, there is a need for various nations to join hands in support of such changes. Most developed countries have been urged to show the way when it comes to innovations and inventions (Stern & Monbiot 2009). This has been attributed to the fact that the developed countries have the capacity to carry out sophisticated innovations that can be useful in the regulation of carbon emissions. Stern adds that strong and dedicated leadership is required for innovations and inventions to be carried out successfully. Stern and Monbiot (2009) admit that particular issues must be addressed during the conference that is intended to discuss carbon emissions. He says that there is a need to reduce the number of emissions that are discharged in any given year. It is believed that this reduction can be below 35 bn tons by 20
Pico’s “Oration on the Dignity of Man” and Hamlet’s speech on “What a piece of work is man!” have a curious connection. They both seem to be bound by a common fervor and rapture for the marvels of the human race. The period of Renaissance humanism, of which Pico was a major pre-cursor, also explores the same enlightenment, the splendor, the marvel and the wonder called man. Man has the power to change and modify himself based on what he learns and becomes. His form and reason are exquisite. Hamlet and Pico both echo each other when they identify man’s inherent spirit to be the shape-shifter; that although all men have certain similarities to them, yet they are different in form and spirit. Based on how they learn from the world, what they learn and how the put that learning to use, all men vary in their faculties, professions and even images that they form on the world. Pico believes that Man is a reflection of his Creator, Hamlet echoes the divine aspect of Man’s being. Man has the power to be God-like since his qualities can be strong, powerful, creative and dominating – much like in the case of his Creator. Renaissance humanism outlines man’s admirable and impressing qualities. Hamlet, on the other hand, after accepting that Man is found to be truly great and has great significance in the world, has come to be somewhat disillusioned by this concept of Man. He departs from the philosophical belief of considering Man as perfect or as the divine impression in the world. He removes himself from the list of the enraptured who praise man and his work so highly. He is not even enchanted by the opposite sex whose charms and prowess are a great influence in Man’s life and being. The forms, the spirit, the delight of man, fail to produce the same joy and faith in mankind as have the Renaissance humanists. Hamlet creates a disconnection with the race. Despite the fact that Man is great and noble and divine in his presence to some people, Hamlet confesses that to him, he is nothing more than dust. He believes that despite all the great delights and heights that Man possesses, it is only dust to him. Dust is the basic essence of Man. Dust is what he shall turn to and to Hamlet; the reality of Man is nothing more than that. Thus he loses his sense of delight in man and his splendor. The analogy epitomizes the reduction of the greatness of man into something as insignificant and unimportant as dust. It also points out to the fact that man is born to die. Death is a critical theme in the play and Hamlet’s motives, actions and all of his words hum around the same theme. As death has changed his entire world, he does not regard man to be as great as people think – because ultimately the end Man meets is not delightful or great.
Introduction The question on whether state universities should change their focus from General Education (GE) to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) seems not to leave academic centers. General Education is a compulsory curriculum in most state universities. The aim of General Education in higher education institutions is to nurture a society that is all rounded. The students are prepared to face all kinds of obstacles that may come their way. On the other hand, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as the acronyms suggest is an integration of the four fields that are considered as a fundamental requirement of an advanced society. State universities should not change focus to STEM because General Education integrates students into the society, connects formal and informal education to general knowledge, and evokes broad critical thinking ability in students. Should CSUEB change its philosophy/focus and become more of a Science Technology Engineering Mathematics university instead of a General Education centered school? General education enables students to identify themselves as a part of society. Education prepares students to be better people in society and general education serves this purpose better than STEM. It imparts in students moral and cultural knowledge that is appreciated by the society they live in. General education plays a key role in shaping individuals as citizens bringing out fears, hopes that make everyone unique. General education enables students to understand and appreciate themselves as individuals, they are also able to identify themselves as citizens of the society that they live in. This is through the skills they acquire through teamwork and intercultural competence. They can live in harmony within any cultural community and any part of the world. The students are also equipped with the morals of society. General education offers what is acceptable in society and what society needs from them. After going through GE, students can identify what is right in the society they are living in and stay away from societal evils. Through this, they can live in harmony with all types of people in all parts of the world. Through GE courses, students meet new people establishing new friendships some of which last a lifetime. It also enables the student to accept and appreciate diversity (Boyer 68). General education provides connections between formal education and the informal and general knowledge that is acquired either in class or outside class. Education is not autonomous in itself and it calls for other aspects of life for it to be useful. General education offers the link between classwork and the real world where students can relate classwork with real-life circumstances.
There has been an increase in the recognition of aboriginal groups in Canada. This recognition culminated in the establishment of a National holiday meant for native Canadians. The holiday is held on June 21st each year. June 21st is appropriate because aboriginal groups in Canada attach great cultural importance to this day. The day is appropriate for praising unity of all Canadians (Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) 107). The aboriginal groups include the first nation. The nation groups are Kwantlen and Haida. The two are similar in many ways, especially in expressing their culture and traditions. They have significant differences regarding holidays and celebrations. The research will examine the culture of Haida people, with an emphasis on their holidays and celebrations. Thesis statement: The Haida is a community in Canada with generosity embedded in their ceremonies. They are people who care about the well-being of members of their community. This proposal will examine one of the many celebrations known as potlatch, which is an element of Haida celebrations and festivities. Various aspects of the celebrations will be assessed to reveal elements of generosity. Other aspects of these celebrations will be examined to establish their relevance. Symbolic nature of the celebrations is another important section that will be investigated in the proposal. An important issue is positions held by the key participants of these festivals in the Haiba society, and their roles in the celebrations. Another element will be the type of son