Abstract This paper explains that factor analysis analyzes the patterns of relationship among several variables, with the aim of finding something about the character of the independent variables, which influence them, even though those independent variables, called factors, were not assessed directly. The paper explains that the results gotten by factor analysis are essentially more theoretical and provisional than is true when independent variables are spotted directly. The author stresses that, in order for the factor to be analyzed, the data must be bi-linear; this implies that the row entities and the column entities must be independent of each other.
From the Paper "Factor analysis can handle over hundred variables at a time; recompense for random and meaningless mistakes, and unravel difficult interrelationships into their major and distinct reliabilities. But, factor analysis has disadvantages. It is mathematically problematic and requires varied and various relevant factors. Its technical terms include strange words like 'eigenvalues, rotate, simple structure, orthogonal, loadings, and communality'. Its product usually takes up a dozen or so pages in a given report, giving little space for a procedural foreword or clarification of terms."
Abstract Discusses BI as a rapidly growing market. Examines the effect of global competition and 24/7 operations via technology on the tools used by BI, the evolution from spreadsheets and contracts to business intelligence portals, Internet tools, and IBM as a leader in the BI market.
From the Paper BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE The business environment is increasingly competitive, global and deregulated. Because of this business must be aggressive when trying to find ways to differentiate themselves and gain competitive advantage. One of the most critical...
Tags:bi, business, intelli, business:, general, business:, general, computer, science
Abstract The paper is an in depth explanatory narrative on the subject of linear transformation. After an analytical definition of the term, the paper gives examples of the many applications of linear transformation and explains that linear transformation is a method of altering geometric figures into another form. The paper also explains the basic requirements for this and quotes examples. The paper also provides descriptive explanations of linear transformation (also referred to as the algebra of matrices )and interprets how the process occurs. The paper further relates an extensive explanation on conic sections and how they are determined. Throughout the paper the various terms are fully explained together with examples and methods of application.
From the Paper "For then transformation (of the plane), let S be the set of points in the plane. A transformation of the plane is then a one-to-one mapping from S to S. The most important transformations of the plane are the linear transformations, meaning those that can be represented by linear equations. For a linear transformation T, there are constants a, b, c, d, h and k such that T maps the point P with coordinates (x, y) to the point P' with coordinates (x', y') where h = k = 0. The origin O is a fixed point, since T maps O to itself, at which point the transformation can be written x' = Ax. Such transformations include rotations about O, reflections in lines through O, and dilatations from O. Translations are examples of linear transformations in which O is not a fixed point."
Abstract This paper describes the symptoms of bipolar disorder and explains why it has often been difficult to diagnose in children. The paper describes the most common and easily identifiable symptoms exhibited by children with bi-polar disorder and discusses the type of treatment that is now available to children suffering from the disorder. Additionally, the paper looks at findings from recent research on bi-polar disorder, looks at how parents and families of children with bi-polar disorder are affected and explains why there is reason for optimism regarding future treatment options.
From the Paper "Twenty years ago depression in children was not considered an issue or a possiblity. Psychiatrists believed children did not possess the necessary depth of cognitive and emotional development in order to suffer from depression. (Dowling, 1981, 128) With the advancements in modern medicine and the study of psychology and psychiatry over the last decade as well as lifestyle choices available, life for bipolar children can be much different than that of their counterparts in the past. Although diagnosis continues to be an area of frustration both for the parent and the psychiatrist, the knowledge that children can have bipolar disorder has made diagnosis more acceptable, recognition of the disease more likely, and treatment more successful.|"
Abstract This paper discusses how important the proper diagnosis of a patient's mood disorder is for finding the proper treatment. Disorders covered include: major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, cyclothymic, bi-polar I, and bi-polar II. The author shows how the disorders are broken down into domains and indicates the symptoms for each and how they should be treated.
From the Paper "Bi-polar disorder affects approximately 2.3 million American adults or about 1.2 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older (Reiger, 1993). Men and women are equally likely to develop bi-polar disorder. The average age of onset for bi-polar disorders is in the early twenties (American Psychiatric Association, 1994). Bi-polar disorders include cyclothymic, bi-polar I, and bi-polar II. Distinction of the actual disorder can sometimes become difficult, therefore, it is crucial to look at all the symptoms the patient is experiencing."
Abstract This paper explains that only through interaction and collaboration among students, teachers, parents and community members will bi-cultural and bilingual students develop an identity and realize their true potential; therefore, schools that neglect to infuse curricula and educational environment with interactive and collaborative policies fail students and society. The author points out that the current number of bilingual programs available in the United Students serve a very small percentage of the actual number of bilingual students in need and these programs. The paper stresses that teachers must understand that a culturally diverse student base means that not all students have the same reference point when learning in the classroom because what is intuitive to one student may seem foreign to another depending on their cultural heritage.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Understanding Bilingual Education and ESL
Cognitive and Linguistic Development in Bi-cultural Students
Structuring Bilingual and ESL Classrooms to Enable Student Achievement
Cultural Conflict Students Face in Schools
Analysis
Conclusions
From the Paper "The manner in which adults and children interact are also different among various cultures. In most traditional U.S. classrooms for example, most teachers repeatedly ask questions of students to evaluate their achievement. This process may confuse bicultural students who grow up in a culture where adults only ask children questions when they don't know an answer themselves; students in this situation may not understand why a teacher would ask a question if they already had the answer causing a disruption in learning.Text organization also varies among cultures."
Abstract This paper examines the extant medical and psychological research on bi-polar disorder in children. The writer explains that once called manic depression, bi-polar disorder in adults presents a readily recognizable set of symptoms that clinicians use to make an informed judgment about the patient's course of treatment. The writer points out that no clear-cut set of differentials yet exists for children, in part because of the medical community's foot-dragging, in part because childhood symptoms often overlap with those of other disorders, making a definitive diagnosis more difficult.
This paper evaluates Professor John. R. M. Hand's analysis of profit, losses and the non-linear pricing of internet stocks as presented in his paper "Network Models, Convex Costs and Concave Revenues".
Abstract This paper explains that John. R. M. Hand notes, because the internet was changing the business landscape with such speed, normative financial methods such as earnings and book values are unable to give financial analysts a working window into how internet wealth is created. The author points out that, Hand relates that log-linear regressions were able to yield lower pricing errors for internet stocks better than using regressions of unscaled data and that his methodology is able to reduce pricing errors. The paper hypothesizes that, although Hand's formulas can be used to analyze the geometric growth of a particular market based on intangible assets, straight line linear progression analysis of true earnings and book values still have their place as a base line evaluation of a weakening then falling technology market that we experienced between 2000 LQ and 2001 LQ. Chart.
From the Paper "Professor Hand asserts that by using this technique he had proven that the Internet firms' log-transformed market values were neatly linear in both (non-linear) log-transformed book equity and log-transformed net income He further asserts that, when the log-log regression results are translated back into their underlying dollar values, he is convinced that the Internet firms market values are linear and increasing in book equity. He also notes that the market values are concave and increasing (vs decreasing) in positive (vs. Negative) net income."
Abstract This paper describes the great benefits of the bi-lingual nature of the population of the United States today. The paper illustrates how historically American was a great immigrant melting pot with many languages from the colonial population's mother country. The author states that the United States is still the same immigrant nation, and that this quality of diversity and multi-cultural and multi-lingual society can only strengthen America. The paper states that the cultural paranoia of English as the only official language weakens the nation as a whole.
From the Paper "Just as languages, other than English have at all times been a part of our history and culture, debate over founding a national language dates back to the country's initial stages. John Adams proposed to the Continental Congress in 1780 that an official academy be shaped to "purify, develop, and dictate usage of," English. His suggestion was discarded as unjust and a danger to personal freedom. However, limiting language laws have been passed from time to time since the late 19th century, generally in an answer to new waves of immigration. These laws, in tradition if not in purpose, have punished immigrants for their foreignness and violated their rights."
Abstract This paper discusses Takeshi Kitano's film, "Hana-Bi", which won the coveted Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. The paper specifically discusses Kitano's emphasis of the disparity of creation and destruction, of joy and sorrow. It discusses the plot of the film and looks at the contrasts that are presented within the storyline and the making of the film.
From the Paper "The breaks of sudden violence serve to minimize the graphic depiction of violence through the use of quick montage and jump cuts. This narrative discontinuity stemming from the rapidly jumped cuts, in which diegetic time is deconstructed, creates a sense of ambiguity and has a destabilizing effect both on the film, and the viewer. Hana-Bi does not simply produce the violence for detached observation, but rather shows a portion, or idea of the action, and requires active participation on the part of the viewer to reconstruct the scene, and such action is needed throughout much of the film. Such an example is seen in the very first scene, in which Nishi is shown laying out two yakuza at his car, but leaves the audience with no answers to why, or how. This stylistic decision places trust and responsibility in the audience, rather than simply laying out a graphic fight for their inspection. Also in the film, often instead of closing in and focusing tightly on the violence, the camera retreats to an isolated position. In this way, the camera remains detached outside and above the car when Nishi executes several head yakuza, and the viewer is not immersed in such a violent scene."
Abstract The paper applies the concepts of linear programming to two case studies regarding the same restaurant business. The first case-study attempts to determine how many meals a new restaurant should prepare each night in order to maximize its profitability from the venture. The second case study relates to changes in the business which may or may not increase profitability. The paper considers staffing requirements, dietary concerns of customers, and reduction of waste to reduce overheads. The paper also focuses on an analysis of the cost-effectiveness of advertising, the impact of reducing labor input and finally the impact of increasing the sale price of the dinners. The paper explores operations research in the restaurant industry and concludes with recommendations for the restaurant. Tables and a graph are included with the paper.
Outline:
Operations Research in the Restaurant Industry
Determining the Number of Meals to Prepare
Conclusions and Recommendations
From the Paper "The use of 'scientific management' in the restaurant sector is a concept which stemmed originally from Taylor's Principles of Scientific Management, published in 1911. This used scientific and mathematical techniques to demonstrate how the different service elements could measured, predicted and therefore tailored to requirements. It is the application of these techniques from the 1950s onwards which has seen the successful development of many of the fast-food chains, such as McDonalds. This concept was further developed by Sasser in 1976, who described the importance of these scientific techniques for balancing supply and demand (Chase & Apte, 2007)."
Abstract The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLS) has historically been a very useful tool in the development of software and operating systems in computer information technology. The five phases performed within a linear pattern of a SDLS are: Planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance. This work gives a detailed analysis of each of these five phases and demonstrates ways in which the linear system is effective and how it has been used to develop new systems and subsystems that have greatly influenced the world of technology and business. Lastly, it briefly discusses possible alterations to the system and some shortcomings seen in the implementation of its use over the years.
From the Paper "Many designers would consider the most crucial and exciting phase of the lifecycle to be the design phase. This is where the on-paper theories are put into proposed code. The design team takes the planning and analysis, goals and guidelines for purpose and use and begins the development stage. During this phase the design team describes features to be performed in greater detail, they describe scream composition, apply rules of business, write countless diagrams describing functions and processes and begin documenting the first phase of code, called pseudocode, or theoretical code. It is from this paper trail that the development of the next phase begins."
Abstract Bipolar affects approximately 2 million adults. The highs and lows are often difficult for family members and friends. The treatment for bipolar is a combination of medication and psychotherapy.
This paper discusses the advantages of learning English as the global languages to be used by all the world; however, this presents a danger to the native culture.
Abstract This paper argues that English is the most likely of all languages to create a useful global lingua franca (language of trade); therefore, teaching English globally is only logical. The author contends that, because of the strong link between language and culture, the globalization of the English language threatens other languages and cultures with extinction; therefore the method of teaching English as a second or foreign language is important. The paper relates that young students, who are most at risk of becoming indoctrinated into speaking English as their dominant language rather than their native language, should be taught in a bi-lingual program which stresses the values of the native language and culture, while teaching English as a useful second global lingua franca.
Table of Contents
Language Dominance and English-as-a-Second Language Education
The Relationship between Culture and Language
Can Teaching EFL be a Threat to Local Ways of Life and Languages?
The Importance and Advantages of Learning to Use English
Balancing between Globalism and Local Culture
From the Paper "There are several ways in which English is taught as a second language in other countries. Many nations include English education in primary schools. This is common not only in countries where English is a primary official or natural language, but also in countries that merely wish their educated youth to be able to communicate in English. Most European countries teach English as a second language to their young. Most people who learn English in school will not be likely to need EFL instruction later in life. Another form of English education involves teaching by non-native English teachers who instruct academically, much as one would learn a foreign language in America. These classes may be instructed both in English and the student''s native language and tend to focus more on aspects like appropriate grammar and spelling than on mere usage. EFL instruction, on the other hand, tends to be taught by native English speakers entirely in English."
Tags: native, bi-lingual, indians, adults, children
Abstract This paper uses Merton's Strain Theory to help explain the homosexual perception of the sub-culture of bisexuals. The author explores theories of deviance and Merton's belief that deviance is related to social structure.
From the Paper "Woody Allen once quipped that being bisexual doubles your chances for a date on Saturday night. Within the homosexual and heterosexual categories of sexuality exists another subgroup of sexuality bisexuality. Bi-sexuals enjoy sex with both partners."
