Abstract The paper discusses how many buildings today feature fully computerized building management systems that monitor energy use and maintenance schedules on a continuous basis. The paper shows how the trend towards this coalescence of different types of mechanical and electronics technologies has increased in recent years. The paper discusses how they help eliminate the need for human oversight, but the process is not without its challenges and constraints. The paper explores these systems and concludes that as building management professionals gain additional experience with these systems, it can be expected that additional applications will be identified that will make these systems more effective in the future.
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Summary
Keywords
Functional Description
Technologies at Play
HVAC Servicing Expectations
Conclusion and Proposals for Improvement
From the Paper "The encyclopedic entry for mechatronics indicates that, "Mechatronics is centred on mechanics, electronics and computing which, combined, make possible the generation of simpler, more economical, reliable and versatile systems" (Mechatronics, 2006, p. 2).
"According to Tolentino (2000), in recent years, mechatronics-based systems and processes that combine mechanical and electronics technologies have emerged that involve the application of the most advanced computer technologies in design, manufacturing and engineering along with the use of more advanced technological breakthroughs associated with high-definition television, innovative materials and chemicals, as well as advanced microchip technology."
Abstract This paper analyzes Mark Twain's book "Pudd'nhead Wilson" which brings together the coalesced selves of small-town America and in their midst, three figures - Tom, Roxy and Wilson, who try to escape the reality of life by changing their social identities. It discusses how Twain limits the freedom of the individuals to the context of their relationship with the people in society and how the pessimism inherent in the story suggests that near the end of his writing career Twain moved from depicting realism to showing the lack of control that humans have over their lives, an aspect of naturalism.
From the Paper "Then, within the paradigm of the story emerges the sublimation of the truth. Combining the pessimistic scope of naturalism and the ordinary facts of realism, Twain presented the conflict of the environment and the characters. Throughout the story we see Roxy trying to change her destiny. She is a black slave and yet, she does not look like it. She exchanges her son with that of the owners again attempting to overcome the social constraint imposed on her by birth. Yet, all her efforts are useless for in the end nature triumphs, as does the conception of self-fixuality. Consider, that though Roxy has swapped the babies the difference is still there. The "black and white" babies are now distinguishable by their characteristics."
Tags: blacks, slaves, lawyer, south, reality, life, society
Abstract This paper summarizes the principal events that led to the American Civil War. It examines how between 1820 and 1860, the sectional rivalry between the North and the South intensified. It looks at how that rivalry coalesced around the failure of the political system to arrange a lasting accommodation over the extension of slavery into the western territories. It analyzes how the events of 1820-1860 help explain why the political compromise of the differences between the North and South became more and more difficult to achieve and how by 1860 they represented a chasm too wide to be bridged peacefully.
From the Paper "A cascade of events polarized sectional politics in the 1850s, setting the stage for the outbreak of war. The debates over the second Missouri Compromise were acrimonious. They were accompanied by threats by the southern states to secede from the Union. A number of incidents erupted in the North over southern slavecatchers' attempts to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law. Harriet Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, published in 1852, evoked widespread Northern sympathy for the plight of Negro slaves in the South. In 1854, Southerners succeeded in passing in the House the Kansas Nebraska Act which would have opened up territory north of the 1820 and 1850 compromise lines to slavery, and which McPherson said was "the most important single event pushing the nation toward war" (121)."
Abstract This paper first examines the societal, political and cultural factors in Argentina that coalesced to create a foundation upon which nationalism could blossom and then looks at how Alberto Williams' music helped inspire further feelings of nationalism amongst the citizens of Argentina. Consideration is also given to Argentinian art and its effects on nationalism.
From the Paper "Generally speaking, the term nationalism is used to describe a sense of identification which individuals within a society or culture share regarding their state of residence. Most countries are characterized by this identification to some degree or other and Argentina is no exception. However, if one considers the fact that Argentina has been an independent country since 1810, what is striking is how long a true sense of nationalism took to fully blossom (Douglas). Specific to the topic of this paper, Alberto Williams was not born until 1862. Furthermore, his music would not have been able to affect the listeners in his country until he reached adulthood and was able to actually compose it. Then one must consider that the music would have had to have been accepted by Argentine society and then disseminated across a wide enough area of the country where it could actually have any sort of influence."
Abstract This paper argues that sinocentrism was not a significant mobilizing force of the Chinese peasantry in the 19th century, when British imperialism began to face a strong opposition from the Chinese people. Instead, the essay asserts that it was British aggression more than anything else that led to the coalescence of the peasants.
From the Paper "The 19th century was a time of significant unrest and turmoil in China, as British imperialism flexed its considerable muscle, and internal strife ate away at the unity of China. There were several significant rebellions during this time period, and a number of fundamental changes in Chinese society and culture seemed to be taking shape. Amidst all of this activity, militias of Chinese peasants were gathered in order to combat their enemies. Sinocentrism, a rather widespread phenomenon during this time, was the feeling on the part of the Chinese that China was the center of the world and that all foreign states were inferior. Some may argue that sinocentrism played a significant role in the mobilization of the peasantry, but there were a number of other much more significant factors that contributed to the military organization. The foreigners that had invaded China imposed unfair policies on the Chinese, perpetrated various crimes upon the people, and even stole their children away from them. The peasant uprisings were much more a response to these actions than an expression of sinocentrism."
Tags: british, china, imperialism, opium, tea, war
Abstract In this paper the author highlights the significant elements of the novel that coalesce to tell a story that is deeply psychological and analytic. He points out how Conrad engages in the centuries-old dialogue regarding the human being and its capacity for good and evil. The paper finishes with the central theme of the book which deals with the "darkness" of man's soul, the mysterious, ethereal motivations that drive him to acts of great injustice against the world and against himself.
From the Paper "Marlow's story dominates the narrative for the rest of the book. He tells it in first person narrative, which is kept in quotations to serve as a reminder of the original narrator's unspoken presence. Although the introduction serves to establish a quiet flavor of meditative attention among the men of the ship, it would seem that Conrad contrived this point-of-view arrangement in order to justify Marlow's lengthy recapitulation. His listeners expect such a story. The point of view being thus removed suggestively indicates a quest for internal clarification that mirrors Marlow's journey down the Congo. "
Tags: tolerant, narrator, human, quality, victim, africa
Abstract This paper discusses the antiwar actions of the Vietnam era in the 1960s, with a focus on draft resistance. The paper notes how the counterculture involved a number of different issues and concerns, though the groups that formed tended to coalesce around the ongoing war in Vietnam and to agitate for a withdrawal from that war, with resistance to the draft reaching a high in American history.
From the Paper "The 1960s counterculture altered American society significantly by giving it a new way of thinking about itself and its relationship to its government, its business community, and itself. It was then no longer proper merely to accept what society sets down as restrictions on personal conduct. The legacy of the 1960s has been a greater questioning of government, a legacy bolstered by Watergate and other elements of the 1970s. The counterculture involved a number of different issues and concerns, though the groups that formed tended to coalesce around the ongoing war in Vietnam and to agitate for a withdrawal from that war."
This paper analyzes the article 'Early Childhood Bilingual Classrooms' by Jocelyn Smrekar (2005) from "Making a Difference in the Lives of Bilingual/Bi-cultural Children".
Abstract This paper explains that Jocelyn Smrekar in her article 'Early Childhood Bilingual Classrooms' by (2005) suggests that the bilingual education of young children should not be merely about language acquisition but also about a kind of cultural meeting of the minds of teachers and students of a variety of different backgrounds. The author points out that Smrekar's views in this sense coalesces with the esteemed cognitive academic language learning approach (CALLA), which states that valuing the student's own prior knowledge and cultural experiences and relating this knowledge to academic learning in a new language and culture is a key aspect of creating a learning-friendly environment for foreign language acquisition. The paper criticizes Smrekar because, unlike CALLA, she does not give much advice for teachers in terms of creating hands-on approaches that might be effective in the everyday life of the classroom.
Table of Contents:
Article Summary
In Favor of the Article's Point of View
Against the Article
Summary
From the Paper "Smrekar provides helpful reminders that young children do not learn language as if by magic, rather individual students may vary in the levels of exposure they have to the language at home and in their social environments. She also encourages teachers not to judge student's overall intelligence harshly, merely because they make common initial linguistic mistakes in using English such as code mixing, or referring with a specific word to all general examples of a type, or conversely use under-extensions of specific vocabulary words, or not using a general vocabulary word in a host of specific contexts."
Abstract This paper is written in the form of a letter to a second year nursing student. The letter aims to demonstrate how reflective practice can be greatly deepened and expanded by using different concepts by the same theorist. The paper focuses on J. Watson's development of a helping-trust relationship and her promotion of interpersonal teaching-learning. It also discusses the concept of the client's choice. The paper uses a case study as an example and it presents this case in an appendix at the end of the paper. It also provides some source material.
From the Paper "The transpersonal caring relationship has a specific goal which is the preservation and maximization of the patient's dignity and inner harmony. I achieved this goal with Mr. C by focusing on his progress and reminded him that he had returned to the hospital of his own accord. I also reminded him that he had taken action at the appropriate time before serious problems developed with his diabetes. I also informed him that even though his choices were not always the most appropriate ones, he still had made his own attempts at coping but without the needed information from health teaching. Both nurse and patient learn and are transformed through the transpersonal care relationship. I had learned to focus on caring not merely as separate skills such as clinical competence or empathy but in terms of cherishing, appreciation, and providing special attention. These attributes are summarized in Watson's concept of clinical caritas (Alligood & Tomey, 2006)."
Tags: diabetes, coalescing, choice, hospital, care
Abstract This paper examines how the organization of the Liberal Party could be considered central to the Canadian political spectrum, with an amalgamation of liberal social policy and corresponding modern economic policies. It examines how, back in the formative years of the liberal party of Canada, the political parties during those times were largely scattered and unstable, as compared to the modern political parties of today's times, and coalesced into a cohesive organization only as late as the 1880s. The paper also looks at how the governing coalition of liberal - conservatives under the leadership of Sir John A. McDonald in Canada West and his French - Canadian counterpart, George - Etienne Cartier in Canada East, encompassed a number of distinct groups, many of which had potentially conflicting interests - Catholic and Protestants, English and French, urban and rural. The paper concludes with a look at the reasons for the success of this party.
Outline:
Organization
Base of Support
Political Ideology
Changes in the Party's Political Ideology Over a Period of Time - History
Reasons for its Success in the Federal Elections
From the Paper "Right and left are shorthand labels for conflicting belief systems. These beliefs include basic notions about how society, the economy, and politics operate, as well as ideas about how these matters should be arranged. Generally speaking to be on the right in Anglo - American societies mean that one subscribes to an individualistic belief system. Such a person is likely to believe that what one achieves in life is due principally to his or her own efforts - that the welfare of the society is best promoted by allowing individuals to pursue their own interests and that modern government is too expensive and too intrusive. To be on the left, however, is to prefer a set of beliefs that may be described as collectivist. A leftist is likely to attribute greater weight to social and economic circumstances as determinants of ones opportunities and achievements than does someone on the right. "
Abstract The paper outlines the conflicting points of view about whether management and leadership are essentially different or whether they are in essence synonymous. The paper shows how, while one cannot simply conflate leadership and management, there is a certain element of artificiality in the division between them. The paper therefore concludes that the debate about the difference between leadership and management is to a certain extent misleading and there is an interchange and coalescence between these two concepts.
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Introduction
Different Views About Leadership and Management
Assessment and Conclusion
From the Paper "There is often confusion and debate about the actual difference between leadership and management and in some case these two concepts are used as rough equivalents. However, the theory and literature on this topic makes it very clear that there are certain distinct differences between these two concepts and that these difference are important in understanding the specific meaning of these terms, particularly in practice and in a business and management context.
"The central debate that surrounds these terms revolves around the question as to whether management in actuality includes an understanding of leadership qualities as being necessary and implicit in a business context. Does modern management theory include the understanding of leadership, or are leadership and management two very different things?"
