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The topic of school violence is an acute social problem, and its addressing is of high practical importance in view of drawing attention to the issue and an opportunity to describe the existing challenges. As the intended type of study, a cross-sectional descriptive study is planned. To obtain objective and valid data, the sample involved will include participants who have a negative experience of bullying or violence at school. As the criteria for engagement in the research, age will be the main demographic characteristic since target group members should be older than 18. Participants will be interviewed about their experiences of violence or bullying at school, and in accordance with their data, basic correlations will be made. For instance, as Goodrum et al. (2018) state, school officials are responsible for creating special prevention programs that address the threat of violence. One of the questions to the participants will be whether they have had the experience of membership in such programs and whether they have been effective. The key study variable will be the incidents of physical violence at school. Data from study members will be collected to identify common aspects and premises of the issue, and a look at the situation after graduation will provide more objective and valid justifications. In case participants recall similar situations and the reasons for the manifestation of violence among adolescents observed during their schooling, additional correlations may be obtained. De La Rue et al. (2017) draw attention to the alarming statistics of dating violence among adolescents in 9th-12th grades (8.7%) and note the relationship between age and the manifestation of uncontrolled aggression (p. 8). In this regard, the cross-sectional study will collect the information from a large number of participants with identical negative experiences of violence or bullying.
George McRae is credited as the designer of the now famous Queen Victoria Building, popularly known as QVB. The building, completed in 1898, was constructed as a tribute to the ruling monarch when Sydney was undergoing a ruthless economic slump. The complex structural design of the project was sketched in a manner such that the government could be able to hire jobless craftsmen such as plasterers, stonemasons, and stained window artistes to enable them make a decent income. After its completion, the building initially hosted offices, coffee shops, showrooms, warehouses, and a recital hall. QVB also provided accommodation for a number of individuals engaged in commercial activities for example florists, mercers, tailors and hairdressers (IPOH, 2011, p.1). As time went by, the concert arena was modified to adopt new roles. For example, a library and other offices were established and more occupants such as palmists, piano tuners, and clairvoyant moved in. Later on, the Sydney City Council occupied QVB after it underwent a major restructuring in 1930s. Although the building was almost pulled down in 1959, it has emerged as a glorious building that reflects the initial dream of its designer and the excellent artistry of the artisans who worked tirelessly to construct it again (ibid. p.2). QVB hosts over 148 boutiques, shops, restaurants, and cafes on the entire levels of the building (Sydney, 2011, p.1). The major parts of the building are made of magnificent stained glass windows and fabulous designs. The Sydney’s coat of arm, found on the cartwheel stained window, reflects the commercial activities sailing ships and the dolphins. The symbols on the left side of the first panel symbolize architecture and the Sidney City Council whereas Ipoh Gardens Berhad, the company that renovated the building is represented on the third panel by letters IGB It is worth to note that several symbols were used to recognize those people who took part in the restoration of the building (IPOH, 2011, p.4). There are also several symbols constructed outside the building. For example, there are statues representing Queen Victoria and the Royal Wishing Well erected on Town Hall Palace, outside the building (TravelOnline, 2011, p.4). The building boasts of two huge mechanical clocks, the Royal Clock and the Great Australian Clock. Thus the Great Australian Clock is a symbol of social harmony among different cultural groups of people visiting the Queen Victoria Building (Sydney, 2011, p.5). The building has a number of attractive restaurants that offer special services. For example, The Tea Room is one of the attractive pl
Introduction Television stations present various types of shows ranging from talk shows, comedies, drama series, movies, news and documentaries. Television stations play a major role in shaping the opinion of the public (Barnlund, 2008). To effectively capture the targeted viewers, several factors have to be considered by the television stations. Some of the factors considered by the television stations before setting up shows include the time when the shows will be aired. Different times of the day attract different types of viewers. Other factors that the television stations consider include the setup of the studios or the show rooms, the characters that will participate in the shows and the kinds of languages to be used in the shows. The purpose of this study is to generally analyze the types of features used in different television shows. The study will also highlight the relevance of the physical set up of a show room in regard to the image the show wants to portray to its audience. The study will also examine the use of language in different television shows. Comparing and contrasting the Power Breakfast Show with Tyra Bank’s Show Power Breakfast is a talk show. It is hosted by a local national television station. It is aired live every morning from Monday to Friday starting from 6.00a.m to 6.00p.m. It is hosted by two presenters. The dress code of the presenters is formal. The background color of the show room is dark orange, with a light orange shade effect on the two corners of each wall. These color combinations bring about warm and smooth effects in the show room. On one of the walls is the show’s logo which is a mug of hot coffee placed on a saucer with a spoon beside it. Next to the logo are some decorations which comprise three stripes of different colors which are light yellow, dark red and brown. The said colors are well blended to form a beautiful background of the tea mug. Other physical things found in the showroom are two brown executive leather sofa sets and a coffee table made of glass placed in front of the two seats. The room is well lit with small and executive wall bulbs. The entire floor is covered with a nice brown carpet. The show starts with the review of the two most read daily newspapers in the country. The presenters usually perform in depth analyses of the major headlines of the newspapers. After the review, the viewers are asked to participate in an interactive session whose major theme is usually a key issue highlighted by either of the newspapers under analysis. The viewers are requested to respond to the theme by giving their comments and opinions by way of sending text messages through their mobile phones. Selected comments and opinions of some of the viewers are read out to the general viewers towards the end of the show. The next part of the show is a session between the presenters and guests who are normally politicians. With the anticipated presidential elections, the agendas of the planned shows are usually about the presidential election
Introduction The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established during the period of increased environmental concerns due to high rates of pollution in 1970 (EPA, 2013). EPA became an important agency in terms of federal research, developing standards, monitoring, and enforcing activities in order ascertain effective environmental protection. EPA aims to promote a clean and healthy environment for Americans with a strong focus on environmental results rather than money. As a result, EPA has adopted several programs with diverse goals to achieve its objectives. These programs include educational, collaborative, and environmental programs. The evaluation questions and criteria to be addressed The purpose of the evaluation is to measure the success of the environmental education program provided by United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on achievement of creating public knowledge and awareness concerning prevailing environmental issues and problems. The evaluation design [Methodology] This evaluation shall use a mixed methods approach that combines both qualitative and quantitative research methods in order to explore the impacts of environmental educational program among stakeholders in the US. The evaluation would use a mixed methods approach in order to enhance the following advantages. First, the evaluation shall achieve the research validity by using triangulation. Triangulation entails verification of evaluation results. For instance, the evaluator would use both qualitative and quantitative approaches in order to assess impacts of environmental education program on the target group. Second, the evaluator shall ensure validity and interpretability of the process through a mixed methods approach. Qualitative study A qualitative approach allows for an effective way of understanding research aspects when not much is known about the research issue (Creswell, 2008; Johnson and Christensen, 2010). A qualitative approach shall ensure that the evaluator gathers information for in-depth analysis of impacts of the program and formulate effective ways of developing appropriate programs. In other words, the evaluator would be able to provide a comprehensive view of the research participants (Steinberg, Bringle and Williams, 2010). The qualitative research approach is an iterative method to study evaluation. Thus, the evaluator would rely on a discovery in order to establish effective instruments that can gather the needed information. In this regard, the evaluator would review the current studies in order to identify a general theme or pattern. Still, this method shall allow the program evaluator to change the study in order to provide a new point of v
Introduction It is a fact beyond doubt that the world as we know it today has undergone a lot of changes. It is erroneous to assume the planet as a static phenomenon; rather, it is a dynamic phenomenon that has changed over the years, and continues to change. These changes manifest themselves in several aspects of the society, such as globalization, industrialization and such others. The forms of life in the planet also do change. This is what happens when organisms evolves and becomes complex as far as their functioning and structures are concerned. However, a question emerges, regarding how sustainable this change or development is. Given that change is inevitable, how are we, as human beings, managing that change to ensure that we do not become extinct? This is the question that Fritjof Capra tries to answer in one of his latest books, The Hidden Connections: A Science for Sustainable Living. This book was published in the year 2002 by Random House Publishers in the city of New York. It was published right at the turn of the twenty first century, the time when humanity was just starting to grapple with the challenges brought about by changes on the planet. This paper is going to critically review this book. The author will first provide a brief bibliography of the author, followed by a synopsis of the book. This will be followed by an analysis of the books structure and criticism of the same. A thematic analysis and a critique to the who
Introduction For a long time, dispute resolution in the UAE was perceived as a complicated process because it was almost impossible to forecast the enforcement of legal rights. This process had no international standard and needed improvement. That is why the parties preferred to address their issues to the courts. Arbitration was considered to be more costly and time-consuming for a long but relatively recently the situation altered, and foreign investors were attracted to support arbitration and enhance the performance of the country. Thus, this procedure turned out to be based on the Western principles that focused on fairness and transparency. Considering such improvements, the parties in the UAE started to refer to the arbitration as one of the alternative dispute resolutions. They believed it to be similar to the court procedure but friendlier and less official. Mainly, they found the fact that “arbitration … gives the parties substantial autonomy and control over the process that will be used to resolve their disputes” the most beneficial (Moses 1). The significance of such benefit is that none of the parties is willing to provide the opponent with the home-court advantage. In the case of arbitration (both domestic and international), the issue is considered by the neutral and independent institution that has no biases in favor of one of the parties. Thus, arbitration is the best alternative dispute resolution for businesses that are willing to discuss their problems in the UAE. Unfortunately, no particular separate law is created for it, but some insights can be received from the UAE Civil Procedure Code and draft laws. Concept of Arbitration Moses states that “arbitration is a private system of adjudication” (1). It is seen as a procedure that provides two disagreeing parties with the opportunity to agree. They submit a dispute to the third party that is known as the arbitrator. It can be either an impartial panel or an individual. The peculiarity of this procedure is that the arbitrator is the one to resolve the conflict and decide what both parties must adhere to. The parties who conclude to refer to this process do not take into consideration any judicial system. However, the final decision that is enforceable in a court. The parties can choose one of three decision-makers and consider whether an arbitration institution is to be approached or not (ad hoc) as well as to select the place and the language of the arbitration. The rules for the process can be defined by the arbitral institution or just be chosen by the parties. Arbitration is commonly used in the framework of international business because it is rather flexible and neutral. With its help, both parties receive control over the situation and gain autonomy. They do not have to yield to the home court system of the opponent and can be treated fairly. The parties’ consent gives power to the arbitrators
Background Oprah Winfrey was born on 29 th January 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi. She lived in poverty with her grandparents up to the age of six when she started to stay with her mother. At her early age, while staying with her mother, the girl was sexually molested by a relative. Oprah moved in with her father at the age of 14 in Nashville and lived with him until she was mature. In her teenager stage, she suffered from psychological problems due to her early poor upbringing accompanied by molestation and rape. Among other things, In addition, she was a drug addict and moreover as a young mother she lost a baby that was born out of wedlock. Winfrey holds a BA from Tennessee State University. Currently she is a talk show host and media proprietor estimated to have a net worth of over $2.5 billion and earns a salary of about $400 million. Oprah Winfrey is regarded as a self-made billionaire (Garson 6-II). Leadership style Good Judgment is a key characteristic for any leader or anyone who aspires to be a leader. However, it is important to appreciate the fact that leadership has both negative as well as positive consequences and is the core of running a business. Effective leadership helps an organization when faced with a crisis. In addition, effective leadership is also important to help an organization attain its set goals and objectives. Lack of leadership within an organization may result in slow rates of growth and development, thereby making it diffi
Discussing and analyzing one of the greatest American composers, Aaron Copland’s, symphony piece “Fanfare for the Common Man”, it is necessary to point out that it uses the open orchestral sound (considered as the typical American music style) to create the cheerful and the majestic mood. Originally this work was created to support the patriotic spirit during the period of World War II. According to Ned Rorem, Copland’s friend from the Tanglewood, “Aaron brought leanness [in musical scoring] to America, which set the tone for our musical language throughout the war. Thanks largely to Aaron, American music came into its own. (Copland, Perlis, 1984, p. 63).” Following this, one may point out that, although the song itself is a brief musical piece, it is a stirring and headlong work. “Fanfare for the Common Man” is performed by the Symphony Orchestra. Here, it is interesting to note that first time, in 1942, this symphony was played by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, with its famous conductor Eugene Goossen. The embracing title of the song and the nobility of its eternal theme made it one of the most famous symphony musical works. Moreover, the song remains popular nowadays. It would be relevant to note that later on the “Fanfare for the Common Man” was successfully incorporated into Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3. Keeping in mind Aaron Copland’s essay “How We Listen to Music”, one may firmly assert that the fanfares’ instruments were masterly picked up by the author of the song. The sounds of the brass instruments flow from one another. The trumpets and the percussions create the majestic feeling of bravery, courage and pride. If one listens attentively, then one can easily recognize the phonation of the four French horns in F tone that call with the tuba to one another. It is also easy to recognize the sounding of the three trumpets in B (bemol) tone that set the pitch of the song. The tree trombones melodically respond to the staccato bass drum and the sonorous timpani. And finally the last instrument in the least, but not the last according to its significance – the gong, or so-called tam-tam that cheers everybody up and it might seem that it calls the audience to perform the patriotic deeds. The title of the song determines its content. When then Goossen, the conductor of the Orchestra wrote to Copland, “Its title is as original as its music, and I think it is so telling that it deserves a special occasion for its performance. If it is agreeable to you, we will premiere it 12 March 1943 at income tax time”, Copland’s reply was “I [am] all for honoring the common man at income tax time.” (Copland, Perlis, 1984, p. 85). The key theme of this masterpiece lies in every single person’s acknowledgment that, being just a common man or woman, she or he can do something patriotic, and this patriotic deed would of course deserve the fanfares, even someone might think that it was little and unnoticeable. “Fanfare for the Common Man” raises common human’s personal estimation, and such person feels that being ordinary and common does not mean tha
The static model of advertising using television is adapted in a dynamic scenario. This model consists of the profit-maximizing problem of a television network that works in a competitive environment. This network sells its commercial time to the advertisers and viewers are heterogeneous about what they prefer on the types of products sold by the industries. There is a rule introduced that gives a reflection of consumers’ possible preference changes where they are rational and there is a variation on their types of utilities at different times. The evolution is concerned with crucial variables such as total broadcasting time allocated by the network to advertise and revenues that satisfy the profit-maximizing condition. The development of television commerce had the idea of helping all media industry sectors understand opportunities and issues that are presented by new revenue streams of the television. (Kleingartner, 1993 pp45-46) The average American who is able to subscribe to cable has a greater selection of available programming than it was twenty years ago. Devices for digital video recording allow viewers to be able to watch programs at their convenient time and store the programs indefinitely. In the process, all customers who make use of DVRs skip commercial messages from companies that have already paid in order to subsidize the program. The economics of this model is breaking down and a new business model needs to be created by the industry in order to survive. (Kleingartner, 1993 pp47-48) Today, programs of television are being created by studios that form part of the television networks or have contracts to put their programs on the air. Studios make payments to writers, producers, actors, and the crew who are directly associated with their programs. Television n
Verbal conversation is one of the most utilized tools of communication among nurses. There is no doubt about the importance of verbal communication since all human beings depend on it to exchange ideas. However, the context of the conversation and the subject has an important bearing on the type of conversation carried out. For example, a social conversation may allow for the use of slang, phrases, and jokes. However, comparing it to a routine discussion in a clinical care setting where patient information is shared, the language may be entirely different. There is less jargon in the conversation, the words are chosen carefully, and the language is used which is more medically appropriate. There are fewer comments of personal nature and more focus on the correct assessment and course of action to be taken based on the case presented. As a nurse, I find these two types of conversation very different from one another. However, I believe that even in the workplace, I need both types of interactions with my colleagues. On the more social level, it helps me understand their aspirations, their approaches, their ideals and thereby their ambitions when carrying out their duty and family life. It helps me see the persons and not only the nurse, a small projection of the whole image. Therefore, when interacting with other nurses, I am able to communicate with them in an effective manner about their likes and dislikes, which can help me perform better with them as a team. Medical or clinical communication is very different. There are fewer social aspirations under consideration unless they are of particular importance to the patient case. There is more accuracy needed in framing sentences. To clearly identify the difference bet