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Introduction The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven Emirates, which are located on the Arabian Peninsula. They are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah, Umm Al Qaiwan, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah. The political leadership has a sheikh ruling each Emirate. Abu Dhabi and Dubai do however; have a veto vote when it comes to certain development activities that affect all the Emirates. Huge economic power is vested in each Emirate that keeps the authority to regulate all the commercial activities. Abu Dhabi is the wealthiest courtesy of having the largest oil reserves. Dubai is the second in rank in wealth and the federation’s business center (Gerth 89). The difference in the wealth among the Emirates arises from the unequal distribution of natural resources and especially oil. Analysis of the Economy Exploitation of oil deposits began in the 1960s after the wells were discovered in 1958 and 1966. This has transformed the country into a prosperous global economy with great significance. The economy of UAE is anchored and driven by oil production. Its GDP therefore, relies on the oil prices. The economy from 1960 to date can be categorized into three faces. The first period ran from the mid 1970s to mid 1980s. During this era, the country saw very high performance in economic growth. The government used the income generated from the oil exports to invest in the social and physical infrastructure. Oil was fetching very good prices on the international market. From the mid 1980s, there was a sharp decline in economic growth. This was caused by the fluctuation of oil prices on the international market. This state exerted pressure on the leaders to search for options to diversify the economy. Such sectors that benefited include manufacturing and inducement of private investment. Dubai especially has experienced a decline in oil deposits (M o P 98). The government-diverted investments to the Capital expenditure because these other sectors of the economy had been catered for, and were doing well. Revenue from oil accounted for 80 percent of the fiscal income during the first half of the 1990s providing 60 percent of the total export earnings. Currently the economy is big enough and accommodates most of the nation’s employment. The country also provides services to citizens at a highly subsidized rate. The construction sector has grown immensely attracting foreigners who also benefit from the welfare system and acc
Gattaca is a science fiction film on genetic engineering that portrays the merits and demerits of genetics in a comprehensive manner. The movie evokes certain questions, such as whether the process of genetic engineering is socially right. With so many opinions on the matter, this field can be considered as a source of controversy. Nevertheless, there exist a number of specific occasions when it can be considered. The 1997 film analyzes the future of the mentioned scientific sphere. Genetically inferior individuals are discriminated based on their genetic composition. Despite the movie focuses on a broad spectrum of sociological topics like ethics and discrimination based on genetics, it also offers a projection of technological advances in this field achievable in the future. Through a comprehensive comparison of the present technology and the science portrayed in the film, it is apparent that the advances depicted could become a reality. The slow pace at which DNA is examined and time are taken to create a highly developed database for everyone’s DNA is the major setback for the planned progress. In the film, it is convincing that in the near future, science and technology at the back of genetic engineering shall be developed up to the level which makes the film a reality. This movie reflects what the future of genetic engineering will become and allows viewers to critique this progress based on its ramifications. In the society depicted in Gattaca, it is apparent that genetic engineering has some advantages. The movie reveals that genetically engineered people are disposed to perform well in specific domains. In such a scenario, with the help of the discussed scientific field all diseases, defects, and illnesses can be eliminated. This process also mitigates rates of crime through deletion of genes responsible for aggression and other bad behavioral traits. Genetic engineering is also believed to have certain disadvantages. In the analyzed film, Vincent was unacceptable because he was not a result of genetic engineering. His dream of going to space had never come true until he deceivingly posed suitable genetic profile to the whole society. In spite of his attempt to show people that he was capable of achieving his big dreams, they would not let him do that. Vincent’s DNA sequence is all that mattered in the eyes of the Gattaca society. Genetic engineering locks out people with disabilities notwithstanding that such people have unique talents and
“Divine law” centers on the concept of immutable laws that supersede the edicts and laws of man. This means that even if a particular judgment, edict or law has been put in effect, if there is sufficient precedent in divine law to countermand its implementation, the aforementioned edict is considered null and avoid. In fact, it is even considered unwise to go against immutable divine laws due to the potential for “punishment from the heavens” to descend upon the individual that committed such acts. It is based on this definition that the character of Creon becomes a classic example of what happens to an individual that goes against the edicts of the divine. In the story, we see that Creon has passed judgment on the corpse of Polyneices in order to deny it the benefit of being buried. What is important to take note of in this instance is that the burial rites of the dead are an important tradition for the ancient Greek city states due to the substantial amounts of myths surrounding burial rites. It is said that without a proper burial, the soul of the body continues to wander in the afterlife without ever entering into the Elysian Fields where they can get their eternal rest. It is based on this that to leave a body rotting out in the open is often considered a form of desecration of both the soul of the individual as well as the traditions that are greatly valued by ancient Greek societies. It is these ancient traditions that Creon is going against and, in this case, this is the apparent “divine law” that is being countermanded since Creon is in effect defying a tradition that has been set forth by Gods from before the time that Creon was even born. While Creon was warned regarding the possible ramifications of going against “divine law”, his response was too late and in the end he lost his son and his wife. What is interesting though in the play “Antigone” is that the playwright ends with the council of elders stating that even though punishment was given in this instance, it also helps to bring wisdom to the individual being punished. In this particular case, it can be stated that Creon has learned not to go against the ancient traditions that are valued by the ancient Greek society that he is in since they are part of the immutable divine laws that have been implemented on Earth in order to guide and protect humans. From a certain perspective, it can be stated that the actions of Creon and the resulting punishment that he received can be considered as a thinly veiled attempt at discrediting the actions of individuals that are trying to against the traditions that have been implemented within the society of Sophocles (Beushausen 16). It is all too evident that the play itself seems to be politically motivated in its creation since it showcases t
Introduction Project planning and management is one of the key processes which guarantees development and achievement of desired goals within companies. Conceptualization of the project is done with intentions of improving the level of output within the targeted areas. One of the sole reasons for improving the production level is for the purposes of meeting the ever increasing market demand for wood products. It is important that the planning process incorporate future expansion and development of the designed project. It is the responsibility of the project manager to ensure that the project delivers with respect to the provided plan. The project undergoes thorough check-up and assessment by relevant authorities including project manager as well as contracted auditors. The plan would provide summary of the intended monthly spending on budgetary allocations and project scope till the completion of the project. The budget would give possible financial break down on each phase enabling early financial adjustments (Adair and Bruce, 1994). The project is about designing and building a wood workshop capable of producing quality modern furniture. The project fits into project management since it involves a lot of activity and financial planning. The construction work has to be scheduled over a period of time and every responsibility allocated appropriately. Finances would be the greatest limitation on the project, considering the losses involved during material procurement and construction process due to changing economic times. Time management would also present one of the limitations owing to effects of the weather which at times might stop construction work for a while i.e. heavy downpour. Furniture Wood Workshop Gantt chart Project ScopeNB: The diamond presents milestone events; the rest presents tasks and activities over a period of time. The project involves setting up and constructing Aloe Wood workshop (AWW) capable of supplying high quality, affordable furniture for the middle level income customers within the market (Beck, 2000). The workshop is endowed to design and produce classic household furniture in large quantity and supplying to local companies, individuals and government offices and would as well target corporate customers within the market in the near future. Conceptualization The project would be started based on wide consultations on the best contractors and comparing their overall costs of construction. This would be done alongside determining the suitability of each section of the workshop and prioritizing on the construction process as well as purchase of equipments. Each process will be discussed in details and every individual assigned their specified work areas in accordance to their level of qualifications. Cconceptualisation of the task involves developing the initial goal as well as technic
Introduction Diabetes and obesity are the diseases that are not only prevalent in the GCC countries, but globally. However, the issue with these two diseases in the GCC countries is their quick development within the population (The National 6). With diabetes and obesity being the major issues in the community, the solution to the issues is raising awareness and encouraging people to diagnose the problems as soon as any symptoms appear. As illustrated in Figure 1, by the year 2014 diabetes and obesity rates in the GCC countries have exceeded the ones in the USA. Fig. 1. GCC obesity and diabetes statistics (“Prevalence of Obesity and Diabetes in GCC countries”). What is Diabetes Diabetes is an increase in the amount of sugar (or glucose) in the blood. The pancreas is gland in the upper part of the abdomen that is connected with the intestine. One of its main functions is releasing the digestive juices that are combined with food after leaving the stomach. The system is essential for digestion and absorption of food into the body, however, this part of the pancreas has nothing in common with diabetes. The pancreas also produces hormones that release straight into the blood. The most important of those is insulin, lack of which in the body can cause diabetes (Leslie et al. 11). Obesity as a Disease Obesity is a complicated disease, the development of which can be prevented by the changes in the person’s lifestyle. It is defined as a condition of excessive fat accumulation to the extent of the threat to the health. Despite this, the individuals that struggle with obesity can differ not only in the excess fat they store in the body but in the distribution of it. The further diseases and health risks associated with obesity are connected with the distribution of weight throughout the body (Seidell 17). Diabetes in the UAE: the Nation at Risk Among the MENA countries, the UAE has the highest diabetes rate (almost at 19 percent of the adult population). It was estimated that by the year 2020, 32 percent (68 million people) of UAE adult population will be faced with diabetes if the trends continue. According to the International Diabetes Federation, in 2015, the country was ranked 16th worldwide with over 19 percent of the UAE population battling with diabetes. Bad diets as well as inactive lifestyle contribute
In my facility, evidence-based practice is extensively promoted by organizational culture and regulations. Nurses are encouraged to engage in research, consult relevant literature, and share their findings. However, there is also a barrier to existing procedures; some nurses may be reluctant to change their normal practices. This issue is addressed by unit supervisors who can explain to care, providers, what the benefits of the proposed changes are. The dissemination of findings is implemented with the use of presentations that nurse practitioners deliver during regular sessions; the presentations employ audiovisual materials and research data from various fields within nursing care. Another form of dissemination is informal sharing among nurses through their everyday communication within the workplace. I think the strategy for promoting a culture that furthers evidence-based practice can be improved. Barnsteiner, Reeder, Palma, Preston, and Walton (2010) suggest that there are four areas in which evidence-based practice can be integrated into the process of delivering nursing care: development of nurses’ expertise, scheduling nurses’ work in a way that allows the conduct of research activities, availability of sources, and consulting evidence-based practice experts. In my facility, unfortunately, research is not properly recognized as part of nurses’ work. However, if it is included in the job description, and if time is allocated for nurses to engage in research, they will be more motivated to participate in the promotion of evidence-based practice (Holloway & Galvin, 2016). Also, hiring a consultant can help nurses develop a more favorable attitude toward evidence-based changes. According to Polit and Beck (2017), the responsibility of a nurse care provider is to promote evidence-based practice because it has been confirmed to improve the quality of care, patient satisfaction, and health outcomes for patients.
Introduction Divisions within communities have been observed since the times of ancient civilizations. Nevertheless, the streaming growth of the industrial revolution of the 19th century brought some significant changes to the understanding of social inequalities. “The Semplica-Girl Diaries” is one of the chapters from the diary called Tenth of December written by George Saunders. The section is remarkable in its realistic representation of social fracturing. In general, the text centers on the contrast between two families with different financial and social backgrounds. The protagonist of the story is a middle-class striver. The man does his best to ensure that his daughter possesses similar artifacts of wealthy living as the representatives of rich families do. The diary reveals the prerequisites and consequences of such strivings. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the chapter and provide arguments to prove that community fracturing has been caused by distortions in the human value system and the loss of the feeling of self-worth. Arguments The main factor that has been haunting the narrator is the fact that his economic status was lower than that of other individuals. The author makes multiple allusions to the descriptions of the way wealthier families live to reveal how this difference is repeatedly imprinted in the narrator’s mind. Saunders wrote in the diary that the yard near their house made a huge contrast to that of Torrini’s, for it contained neither a red Oriental bridge nor a single outbuilding attached to the main house. In this extract, he tried to uncover all the complexity of the occurring situation through the behavior of their dog Ferber, whose eyes reflected “low-boiling anger” because he was treated as an outcast (Saunders 118). Through the use of the metaphor, the author intended to show that the existing social disparity was a delusion. It is possible to state that animals cannot possess an inferiority complex related to the iniquity of fortune. Nonetheless, the author was able to observe it. Therefore, this description reveals quite a lot about the main hero and his values. He believed that all the events in his life were somehow linked to his financial well-being. Apart from that, based on the reading, it is possible to assume that social division is the inevitable consequence of the absence of support. As it comes from the chapter, the main hero believes that people who receive support from their families tend to become more successful in life and can reach a higher social status than those individuals who do not receive assistance from their parents. Saunders had noted that Torrini’s success stemmed from the inheritance that he had received from his family (Saunders 113). He believed that it was wrong that his family could not benefit from the same level of welfare
DP World: General Information Dubai Ports World (DP World, here: DPW) is a port operator company that offers a number of services through the ports that it owns; its core business is container handling, which produces more than 75% of the company’s revenue (DP World, 2015a, para. 2). The creation of DP World (2015d) was a logical result of the economic growth and trade development in Dubai. The relevant infrastructure that is required to suit the needs of Dubai has been developing since 1972. In 2005, DP World (2015d) was established in an official way to inherit the results of this development by merging Dubai Ports Authority and Dubai Ports International Terminals. Nowadays, DP World (2015a) has “a portfolio of more than 65 marine terminals across six continents” (para. 1). As a result, it is among the largest port operators in the world (DP World, 2015a). The success of DP World (2015b) is proved by the awards that the company keeps receiving for its high-quality service. For example, in November 2015, DP World (2015b) won the “Terminal Operator of the Year Award at the Maritime Standard Awards 2015” (para. 1). Awards also prove the excellence of the company in its core business as well as the significance of the company’s Jebel Ali Port for the world. The port is the oldest (since its merger with Mina Rashid), the biggest and the most valuable facility of the company (DP World, 2015e). Indeed, Jebel Ali Port is among the few things that can be seen from space, which is why it can accommodate any ship, its sea connectivity is unrivaled, and the company prides itself on turning this facility into a most innovative and technology-driven one (DP World, 2015d; DP World, 2015e). It is not surprising that the Port has been winning the Best Seaport – Middle East Award every year of the past two decades (DP World, 2015b). Among other awards of the company are those that demonstrate its outstanding achievements in the field of corporate social responsibility, which, for DP World (2015a), presupposes the commitment to its stakeholders. For example, the responsibility of the company with respect to its workers is clearly illustrated by the promotion of education and training, the level of which brought the company an award in this field at the Seatrade Middle East and Indian Subcontinent Awards 2015 (DP World, 2015b). The company is committed to its stakeholders and sets an appropriate vision and mission. The vision of DP World (2015a) consists of providing excellent services and proceeding to develop and grow; it is obvious that all these aspects appear to require innovation. Apart from that, innovation is an important component of the company’s mission (DP World, 2015a). It should be mentioned that DP World (2015a) develops and grows indeed, for example, through the new terminals that are under development in Africa and Europe. Apart from that, it is proud to point out its innovative achievements like the implementation of the Gate Automation system or the usage of the Dubai Trade online platform
Social stratification, inequality, injustice, and poverty are considered to be fundamental obstacles to a country’s economic and social growth. Both developing and developed nations still suffer from these issues to a great extent; therefore, forming appropriate policy-based solutions is essential. However, the well-considered response is only possible after a thorough analysis of modern financial and social conditions. Thus, comprehending the causes of poverty and inequalities, understanding the role of globalization, and learning various theoretical arguments can lead to the establishment of appropriate policy recommendations. Causes of Poverty and Inequality Inequality in the United States appears to be the result of political decisions that have empowered particular segments of the population since the 1970s. Intellectual property rights in particular stand out, as they allow a wide range of companies to create powerful monopolies and limit competition. This has led to a steady increase in prices for consumers (Reich, 2015). The softening of antitrust laws has only augmented the consolidation of certain companies in different fields. These outcomes solidify particular providers of broadband internet and pharmaceuticals, among others, into de facto regional monopolies. As a result, new competition is limited, lessening the chances of novel companies to emerge while simultaneously allowing for higher prices. The reduction in the actual quality of some services, such as broadband internet, is another side effect of the lack of regulations and restrictions (Reich, 2015). These issues are of a political origin because of the prevalence of lobbying in the United States system, where the financial resources of large companies can be concentrated. This leads to a widening of inequality, as the top earners use their financial advantages to push for legislation that benefits them. Poverty, while often linked to inequality, is not always the result of widening gaps between economic classes, instead, it can increase due to disadvantage laws and regulations. It is vital to understand the relativism of poverty, as economic inequality means significantly different living standards around the world. In the United States, poverty can at times be seen as the result of job insecurity and the steady weakening of unions (Reich, 2015). Without collective bargaining, employers do not need to increase salaries and can often terminate employment at will. Furthermore, there has been a shift away from working-class issues among decision-makers, with new focuses on environmentalism and civil liberties. As a result, the resources and attention of lobbying groups and politicians have not been on the most vulnerable segment of society (Hacker & Pierson, 2010). Consequently, when the country undergoes