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Judging from personal experiences as well as academic literature, I can single out several important tendencies in the hospitality and spa industries. First of all, both of them quickly responded to the process of globalization. Several examples can prove this argument. For instance, in the majority of modern hotels, a visitor can easily converse with employees in several languages. As a rule, the knowledge of the English language is one of the job requirements. In my opinion, it is particularly helpful to foreign customers. Secondly, these organizations began to rely on information technologies. A tourist, who tries to find a spa or a hotel in a certain area, can easily do it via Internet (D’Angelo 2009, p.53). Moreover, he or she can make a reservation via the website of this organization. Overall, these examples indicate the hospitality industry can adopt the practices of non-service companies. These strategies enable spa resorts and hotels to target global customers. They are often described in academic literature, and I experienced them in person. Additionally, it seems to me that many hospitality organizations try to create extra value for customers. This is one of the reasons why the number of SPA hotels increases throughout the world. After reviewing the websites of several internationally-known hotels, I can say that these institutions offer a variety of services, for example, custom dietary plans, massage, fitness training, various forms of therapy, and so forth. This is why such scholars as Michael O’Fallon and Denney Rutherford believe that the very understanding of the term spa has changed recently (2010, p. 43). I think that this diversity of services is
Considering patient care and business, the provision of telemedicine services is more appropriate compared to opening a retail clinic. Firstly, technology-mediated care and patient education services will drastically increase the network’s outreach, promoting better healthcare in remote areas. Secondly, the effectiveness of small retail clinics in reducing the workload on ED departments is non-existent, whereas telemedicine can be helpful in this regard. Research Evidence Supporting the Decision Current studies do not compare telemedicine and retail clinics directly, but research evidence favors the former’s higher effectiveness in preventing high-risk conditions. Martsolf et al. (2017) report that patients’ access to retail clinics for the treatment of non-serious disorders does not reduce the rate of low-acuity ED visits in these areas. In pediatric care contexts, telemedicine visits are as effective as conventional visits in preventing subsequent hospital or ED admissions (Joshi et al., 2021). Additionally, high-intensity telemedicine interventions in geriatric populations can decrease dementia patients’ ED visits by more than 20% (Gillespie et al., 2019). Cost Control Considerations The project supports cost control by promoting cost savings for the healthcare system. Telemedicine use in ICU, pediatric services, and dermatology can reduce service costs and patient travel costs by 56% and 94%, respectively (Atmojo et al., 2020). Additionally, telemedicine services can lower hospitals’ document printing costs, thus allowing for wiser resource allocation decisions. Possible Areas of Concern During telemedicine implementation, the system should be mindful of risks. The system must ensure the adequacy of all physicians’ technical training and equipment management knowledge. Also, IT teams’ ability to offer timely assistance to care providers should be guaranteed. Finally, the limited interoperability of diverse locations’ patient record systems might create barriers to care continuity. Conclusion/Recommendation In summary, the system is recommended to add telemedicine to the list of available services. Doing so could facilitate patient surveillance and reduce ED visits while also optimizing care and administrative costs. Therefore, telemedicine can benefit the system both financially and reputationally.
Writing as a separate discipline should be understood primarily as a way of interacting with information, with knowledge. When we compose a text, we enter into the act of creating new knowledge. Even if the created text is mere than an abstract, adaptation of other people’s ideas and theories is a convenient way to discover for yourself. Practicing your writing by recounting outstanding texts from the past is an important, sometimes even necessary practise to master the skill of academic writing. The ability to make your own or someone else’s thoughts digestible and accessible to audiences of different levels is also important for the creator of the academic text. Academic writing has its special linguistic structure, therefore, writing according to given rules and models may show itself to be effective in teaching students the rules of this special language (Ang & Tan, 2018). A worthy author must be able not only to clearly express his thoughts, but also to fit them into the necessary restrictions, in terms of volume or language. The letter should reflect not only the immediate content, but also the formal attitude – to the rules of style or the requirements of the public. A critical approach should be perceived as something that will allow the student to navigate the textual space and subsequently interpret the material quickly and efficiently. The ability not only to read a text, but to be able to understand its goals and the language means used by it is also part of the necessary skill base for a productive author. The skill to independently find and master teaching material may be a decisive advantage for a motivated student. Considering the very rhetorical principle of academic writing, it is no exaggeration to say that writing is nothing less than a way of conducting a dialogue. Written work may reflect the ability to hear a thought in another author like the interlocutor, and respond in a form that is thoughtful and balanced. The ability to show understanding of the point of view under discussion and to present his point of view on it in a clear and tactful form is fundamental for the author. Reference Ang, L. H., Tan, K. H. (2018). Specificity in English for Academic Purposes (EAP): A corpus analysis of lexical bundles in academic writing. 3L: The Southeast Asian Journal of English Language Studies, 24 (2), 82-94. Web.
People have always needed guidance and spiritual support. This is especially true during the periods of significant changes in the society. It is also important to note that different societies may respond differently to different types of preaching. Revival preaching best addresses Americans’ needs. This type or preaching appeared within the Protestant doctrine in the middle of the 18 th century (Dixon 224). Prior to this period, preaching was quite different from the one used in the contemporary USA. Preachers tried to emphasize the hierarchy that existed in the society and among the clergy. Clearly, people responded in a specific way to such preaching. Revivalists changed the paradigm, which also affected the way the nation developed (Carrigan 590). Before looking into the way revival preaching influences the society, it is necessary to identify its major peculiarities. Revival preaching is characterized by the promotion of such values as equality, empathy, and commitment. One of the major peculiarities of the revivalist approach was the focus on equality. The preacher was speaking the language of his people and tried to remove any barriers that could appear between them (Stout 93). The preacher managed to make all those who listen to hear and understand the message. Preachers were not seen as intellectuals who focused on particular groups of people when preaching. They were regarded as equals who inspired. Revivalists tried to appeal to the masses, not individuals or groups. Another peculiarity is the creation of the sense of unity. The roots of revival preaching can be found in Peter’s sermon in the New Testament “as portrayed in 1 Corinthians 14” people’s assemblies “also display a sense of the immediacy of the Spirit’s speech” (Wright 22). Thus, the preacher and the congregation were united by the Spirit that spoke to and from each participants’ heart. Revivalists tried to make each listener involved. Martin Luther King can be regarded as one of the brightest examples of a revivalist preacher. He used the language Americans, irrespective of the color of their skin, understood. It is noteworthy that he used his heritage to make his sermons stronger (Spillers 468). Martin Luther King used the language rich in metaphors and allegories that were clear to his listener (Watson 5). He encouraged them to think, feel and empathize. He inspired the masses. It is necessary to note that revival type of preaching became popular in the USA due to the values promulgated. Revival preaching promoted democratic values. Revivalists made people feel that they were all equal in all respects. They felt they were free and capable of many beautiful and important things. Revivalist preachers managed to develop the “spirit of liberty” that could be regarded as the backbone
Knowledge management involves the combination of different processes and strategies within an organization which integrates data and information technology as well as distributing of employees’ potential to help the organization achieve its objectives. It is very important for the organizations if they want to succeed in their operations. The type of knowledge management program depends on the management needs which may vary from one business to another. It helps the organization to improve its processes from time to time as employees add knowledge to their experiences. Knowledge Managers have a great role to play; they should have skills on promoting the organizational culture, coordinating various departments within the organization and developing the marketing strategies. This leads to high quality work that makes the organization to run efficiently and earn good returns. Employees have an opportunity to learn new approaches that they can use to improve their production in case they lack some skills necessary for the work. Different employees can also share their knowledge and experiences. This makes them to be more innovative and make new products for the organization. On the other hand, teamwork leads to a high output as well as high quality of work. The knowledge gained remains to be an asset to the business which can be used over time even when the employees have already left. It is an intangible asset. Therefore, the organization can continue running smoothly without any problem. Besides, knowledge management can reduce the duration required for training new employees within the organization. Employees who work as a team can help new employees learn how to carry out their work effectively hence saving the organization unnecessary costs involved in training. Some of the knowledge Management programs include: A Learning Organization, Performance Measurement and Pulling Strategy. A learning Organization is, “an organization skilled at creating, acquiring, transferring knowledge and modifying its behavior to reflect new knowledge and insights” David Garvin (1993). For example, an organization should ensure that employees have a purposeful learning continuously and apply it in their practice. Performance of employees can be evaluated. Plans can be made to measure employee performance and use the evaluation in rewarding those employees who have shown improvement and high production for motivation purposes. This enables them to learn continuously on how to be more productive as th
In construction industry, contingency planning requires a special attention because it influenced overall success of the project and its outcomes for the organization. The budget can be controversial in administration circles, in terms of whether it is well conceived and whether it would have lasting and beneficial effects. Both should assess their relative contributions to the total project management task and view each other as alternative and supporting resources. As alternatives project managers present management with different means of budgets. The problem at this level is one of deciding what proportion of the total budget should be allocated to each. Conceptually, the decision of the relative amounts to be spent on each is straightforward. Economic theory furnishes the marginal approach (Clough et al, 2000). Following Donaldson (2001) contingency budgets can reach 30% of the total cost of the project influenced by unstable economic situation, political risk and high inflation rates. But this optimal amount is impossible to determine because manages cannot get such data, and also because it assumes an adequate budget. Even if data are not available, it behooves management to think of the total project task that match resources with market potential. For example, with a relatively small budget many alternatives are not feasible. Once a total budget is set, project management should think in terms of the possible impact of different combinations: the extremes of spending the total budget, and the results expected from different combinations of each. Here again, although it is impossible to get precise data, management estimates can be made. There is at least an advantage to thinking in terms of inputs of alternative mixtures and resulting outputs (Clough et al, 2000). In construction industry, the contingency perspective on organizational structure rejected the quest for one
Introduction I was born on 18th October 1839 in Portland Maine and attended the public school system in Portland, studying at Portland High School which was the 14th oldest public school in the United States Through hard work and determination I graduated successfully from the liberal arts college, Bowdoin College in 1860 with a law degree. I later joined the United States Navy on April 19th, 1864, and went on to serve as an acting assistant paymaster (i was a capable ballroom dancer) until the 4th of November 1865. With my previous years being pretty much nondescript, it is only after my admission to the bar in 1865 that I was able to fully utilize my talents and achieve my childhood ambitions like “making the big decisions or speaking his mind.” (McCall, 127) Political Life After my admission to the bar in 1865, I continued practicing law in Portland and was later elected to the Maine House of Representatives in 1868. Being a new member to the House or freshman as they were more commonly known, I was later appointed to the Potter Commission whose purpose was to explore the possibility of voting irregularities in the presidential election of 1876 and also determine the eventual winner. The contest came down to a heated battle between Democrat Samuel J Tilden and Republican Rutherford B Hayes. It was a nasty affair with allegations of ballot rigging and voter intimidation being labeled at both camps. Since the constitution had not mentioned how Electoral College Disputes are to be resolved, the only other option was for congress to set up a commission to sort out the disputed 20 Electoral Colleges votes. The commission which was made up of 15 members voted along party lines and awarded all the 20 Electoral College votes to Republican Hayes which was something of a surprise since Tilden needed only one vote to become president. Many people believed Tilden was cheated out of the presidential seat but Hayes went on to be sworn in as President on March 5th. His early tenure in office (Hayes) was marked with rewarding those who helped him ascend to the presidency and I was lucky enough to have played my part. My skillful cross-examination that subsequently forced Tilden to personally appear and defend his character after his “nephew was implicated in the vote-rigging fiasco
This presentation is aimed at discussing the following questions:  1. Definitions and various interpretation of the mind-body problem;  2. The relevance of this problem to various fields of psychology;  3. Current research that is related to the mental activities and physical processes;  4. Possible directions for future research. The Reasons why This Topic Has Been Chosen I decided to focus on the mind-body problem for several reasons:  1. It is related to many areas of study such as psychology, neuroscience, philosophy , ethics, or computer science;  2. This problem can practical implications; for instance, the development of artificial intelligence.  3. This question is still open to debate the relations between the physical body and mental life have not been fully examined. So, it is inherently interesting. The Definition of the Topic The mind-body problem can be formulated can be defined as a series of questions:  1. What are the relations between mental life and physical body;  2. What are the mechanisms that govern people’s sensations and perception;  3. How do different structures of the brain affect mental events such as perception of sound or color;  4. Is it always possible to trace a connection between physical life and mental events. Relevance to the Field of Psychology ÒMind-body problem is related different branches of psychology, for instance, one can mention clinical psychology and psychiatry since thise disciplines examine such issues:  1. The distortion of perception such extremely low self-esteem or phobias,  2. Delusions and hallucinations.  3. Various personality disorders (Wiber, 2000, p. 249). These are mental events and it is necessary to determine whether they have only biological or maybe there are certain social explanation. These questions are related to the mind-body problem. By answering them researchers can better help many patients. Mind-Body Problem and Cognitive Psychology ÒThe relations between the mental events and physical reality are of great interest to cognitive psychologists. Here are some of the questions of that one may consider:  1. The effects of different external stimuli on people’s perception;  2. The interaction of various receptors and their effects on perception;  3. Biological mechanisms that effect emotions and memory. This issues essentially come down to the relations between the mind and the body. The Mind-Body Problem and Learning The study of the mind-body problem and perception is related to educational psychology. Here are some of the questions that may be considered:  1. The perception of information, its processing and retrieval.  2. The development of skills;  3. The brain structures t
Treatment of psychological illnesses is one of the most complex processes that require close examination of the patient and careful selection of therapy methods. Unfortunately, not all conditions can be cured with a psychologist’s help, and often people have to resort to medication. However, the use of various psychotropic substances can be hazardous due to such substances’ effect on multiple body systems even under a doctor’s supervision. The purpose of this research paper is to analyze the effects of drugs such as lithium and Abilify on liver function. The medicines described above have many different uses in the treatment of psychological illnesses. Lithium preparations are the first drugs in the mood stabilizer group, but they retain their importance in medicine to this day. Since ancient times, the compound’s qualities have been discovered by experimental methods since people have noticed the positive effect of mineral springs. Medicinal compositions based on this metal are used to treat various phases of bipolar disorder, primarily manic conditions and severe depression cases. Simultaneously, the drug is widely used to prevent and treat multiple variants of affective psychoses, including schizoaffective mental illness and schizophrenia. Thus, this metal is one of the leading medical products due to its availability and effectiveness. However, this same element can be quite dangerous for humans if the dosage is incorrect. Although ordinary salt may serve as an antidote in an overdose, it is crucial to maintain the body’s water-salt balance when treating lithium. A sharp decrease in fluid levels and a decrease in sodium levels can lead to intoxication with this substance. Lithium overdose affects primarily two systems of the human body: the central nervous system and the kidneys since it is through the latter that the drug is excreted from the body. Abilify, or aripiprazole, belongs to a slightly different group of medicines, namely antipsychotics. If lithium has a more significant effect on the general mood, helping to fight depression and manias, the action of aripiprazole is aimed directly at combating various kinds of psychoses. With the help of this drug, mental nervous activity is suppressed. It helps to fight against bipolar disorders, Turrett’s disorder, and schizophrenia. Efficacy in the fight against schizophrenia has been confirmed by numerous studies in which the drug was compared with similar medicines. Abilify’s effect is similar to other typical and atypical antipsychotics; however, in contrast, it causes much less weight gain and changes in cholesterol levels than, for example, clozapine (Ribeiro et al., 2018). Thus, compared with similar drugs, aripiprazole is much more effective and safer. However, its use can only be carried out under doctors’ close supervision due to the high probability of the medication’s effect on other body systems. This drug’s side effects are pervasive and affect the musculoskeletal system, nervous, respiratory, and genitourinary systems, and i
Purpose of the Study The article “An evaluation of the Hoʻouna Pono curriculum: A pilot study of culturally grounded substance abuse prevention for rural Hawaiian youth” by Okamoto, Kulis, Helm, Lauricella, and Valdez (2016) emphasizes the significance of adopting a drug prevention strategy that can appeal to the prevailing cultural aspects of the targeted category of drug abusers. The article assesses the efficacy of a culturally grounded drug prevention syllabus, namely, the Hoʻouna Pono, which is developed for indigenous youth populations. The syllabus is specifically designed for countryside aboriginal Hawaiian adolescents who have been associated with many cases of early commencement of drug exploitation. Okamoto et al. (2016) give alarming statistics whereby Hawaiian teenagers have been linked to the highest levels (almost 65%) of lifetime smoking and roughly 50% of cases of marijuana consumption. Consequently, the current article seeks to confirm whether the suggested syllabus will be effective in encouraging young people to apply culturally recommended approaches to rejecting any illegal substance offers. The authors also seek to find out whether the Hoʻouna Pono prospectus will be fruitful when it comes to addressing girls’ antagonism. Methods Used Okamoto et al. (2016) adopted a survey method entailing a pilot study that focused on six randomly chosen learning centers based in Hawaii. Three institutions of various levels were arbitrarily subjected to an intervention in the form of the Hoʻouna Pono prospectus while the remaining three centers acted as the controlled group. Regarding the intervention, the Hoʻouna Pono syllabus formed part of a new health mechanism for addressing drug-related issues and antagonism while the other group received the normal treatment. The learning centers selected to be part of the study came from two-thirds of Hawaii’s school complex regions. The study commenced in January 2013 with baseline research that focused on the intervention group. This pre-test exercise