Abstract This paper examines how the term conjunctivitis refers to any inflammatory condition of the membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the exposed surface of the sclera, and is the most common cause of "red eye" or "pink eye". It looks at the different types from viral to bacterial and discusses FDA approved treatments.
From the Paper "The conjunctiva is a thin, translucent, relatively elastic tissue layer with both bulbar and palpebral portions, the bulbar portion fines the outer aspect of the globe, while the palpebral covers the inside of the eyelids, and underneath the conjunctiva lie the episclera, the sclera and the uveal tissue layers (Abbott pp). The conjunctiva firmly adheres to the sclera at the limbus, where it meets the cornea, and the accessory lacrimal glands, along with goblet cells, are contained within the conjunctiva and are responsible for keeping the eye lubricated (Silverman pp). "As with any mucous membrane, infectious agents may adhere to the conjunctiva, thus overwhelming normal defense mechanisms and producing clinical symptoms of redness, discharge, irritation, and possibly photophobia" (Silverman pp). "
Abstract The paper examines a plan of action for the successful launch of a new product, by Ford Motor Company, developed in conjunction with the Midland fuel company. The paper details step by step instructions to gauge an accurate level of success or failure, so that modifications can be made to the plan.
From the Paper "In order to combat the ever-increasing fuel costs, Ford Motor Company is joining with Midland fuel to launch a new and more efficient biodiesel fuel product. Due to fuel shortages and increases in price, consumers have been aggressively seeking alternative modes of transportation. For many consumers the answer to their fuel cost dilemmas are to simply trade in their normal gas powered vehicle for one that is both battery and gas powered, better known as a hybrid vehicle. However depending on your plan and use of your vehicle, will depend on whether a hybrid is the right vehicle for you. Knowing this Ford wanted to develop an alternative for those individuals who needed a more rugged and heavy duty vehicle that could not be attained or supported by the hybrid engine (Peter, 2004, p. 4)."
Abstract The paper discusses four aspects of learning English. The paper explains that many students today are from different nationalities and backgrounds, with different cultural ideas and English as a second language. The paper addresses the language and cultural boundaries that exist in many schools between teachers and students. The paper looks at the problem of dyslexia, a lack of phonological awareness and problems with syntax and/or semantics. The paper points out that it is important to teach children about figurative language and how to use it correctly; including metaphors, idioms and proverbs. The paper also talks about the use of conjunctions and independent and dependent clauses that are of importance in school-age learning.
From the Paper "The diversity that is being seen more and more today in schools would be thought to be good, but it can actually be difficult for students. This is largely because most teachers in this country are white and speak English as their only language. In contrast to this, their students are from many different nationalities and backgrounds. They also have different cultural ideas and many speak English as a second language, and often not very well. There are more and more immigrants coming into this country today, and so there are many more children that must be taught. These children are getting an education, but there is some concern over whether they are really getting the high quality of education that they want and need because of language and cultural boundaries that still exist in many schools between teachers and students."
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses that as advances in technology and science sprint into the 21st century, the goal is for law enforcement agencies and government bodies to embrace international teamwork in conjunction with new technology as a means of eradicating organized crime. This paper endeavors to highlight how such a laudable objective may be achieved. The writer maintains that in the pursuit of combating organized crime little use can be made of technological advances if agencies throughout the world do not collaborate with solidarity and function as a cohesive and unified group. The writer concludes that in order to combat organized criminal activity a joint endeavor from international law enforcement agencies, in conjunction with the employment of technology used for the management and analysis of information should be pursued with assertion while each nation endeavors to respect laws and customs of independent nations.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Problem Identification
Methodology - Line of Attack
Solutions
Conclusion
From the Paper " Governments throughout the world have been fighting organized criminal organizations for generations. As the organized crime groups have joined forces to increase their ability to beat the government, government and law enforcement agencies throughout the world must endeavor to join forces in order to intercept, attack and finally defeat the ever changing and growing industry of organized crime. A desperate need for greater political commitment from the governments of the world exists today. Sharing information, intelligence, strategies and resources from one agency to another is a must for international and domestic governments. However, this collaboration between various agencies must also extend to the obliteration of corruption that exists within governments at all levels. Government and political solidarity that will target and decimate organized crime across the globe is tantamount for the success combating organized crime and will act as a foundation for generations to follow."
Abstract Case study analysis of the industrial characteristics and performance of affiliates of MNE? s in India. India's main strategic advantages over other developing countries are the availability of a large pool of highly skilled and technically qualified manpower at a low cost, a highly diversified and relatively well-developed industrial base, which also adds to the availability of experienced engineering and managerial cadres. Large domestics market, and access to primary resources and raw materials such as iron ore, bauxite, jute and tea.
FDI and Comments on the Governments Policy Formulation
for Promotion of MNE? s
Imperative of Attracting Export-Oriented FDI through
MNE? s
A Professional Approach to Promotion
Evolution of Government Policy in Conjunction with
Promotion of MNE? s
Government Policy and Trends in Foreign Investments and
Collaboration
Concluding Remarks
Abstract A look at the structure and use of writing style in "The Mask of the Red Death" by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe uses contrasting descriptions that work in conjunction with the literary elements to produce a dramatic impact. His use of contrasts helps tie the elements together and produces a powerful effect.
From the Paper "The Mask of the Red Death" is a fiction story with a structure strongly supported by literary elements, including tone, plot, symbols, characterization, and setting. The detailed description of the setting plays a key role in the structural development and helps the reader picture the sequence of events vividly. The plot is critical to the structure, as it unravels gradually, and the symbols and the tone complement it with strong detailed contrasts.
The author examines the economy in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, analyzing the impact of the attacks on consumer confidence, the stock market, and government spending. Strategies for fixing the damage, especially by government intervention, are evaluated.
4,000 words (approx. 16 pages), 5 sources, 2001, $ 108.95
Abstract This paper examines the effects on specific stock exchanges, their initial fall and their subsequent rise by considering basic economic background. The author indicates that understanding the effects of terrorism on the economy is complicated due to at least three reasons: The need to look at several different sectors of the economy; different economic models that weigh elements of society differently and the different ways conservative and progressive economists look at a problem.
From the paper:
"We may feel that there is something inappropriate in talking about economics in conjunction with the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, believing that instead of thinking of something that is in the end as unimportant as money we should be thinking about the larger issues of life and death and the purpose of human life."
Abstract This paper looks at the study of entrepreneurial business strategies in China. This paper focuses on investigating the significance of smaller forces in order to assess the current management and business strategies in China. The paper also looks at the forces of globalization and information technologies and how they have proven to be fundamental in shaping modern entrepreneurial business strategies in China. The author argues that Chinese business strategies have embraced both elements both independent from the other as well as in conjunction with each other and that the move to incorporate these forces has had an impact on business and management strategies in the Chinese workplace environment.
From the Paper "Arguably, the point of discussion that is of the most interest, however, is that the alterations in Chinese business strategy have not been imported from Western business strategies. This is to say that the Chinese businesses did not simply set out to acquire successful management strategies and apply them to their native businesses. Rather, the business strategies that are currently employed by China are extremely different from those of the West and focus more on the strategies of employment and occupation rather than mechanization, as well as comparable labor- related practices. Indeed, business practices in China are currently a matter of profound interest for both the United States and the rest of the world's economically- developed countries, as the business and management strategies found within this country are relatively unique in terms of a traditional business sense. "
Abstract This paper defines and examines the different types of learning disabilities that affect children. The author looks at research studies that compare the achievement of children with learning disabilities like dyslexia with children who are not impaired by a disability. The paper discusses LDs in conjunction with behavioral and emotional disabilities as well. The paper also mentions strategies that may improve the educational goals of children with LDs.
From the Paper "It is not easy to say who is a learning disabled. A lot of arguments have taken place for a certain time in order to classify the learning disabled. According to the term "specific learning disability" means ?a disorder in one or more basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations."
Abstract This paper addresses the fundamental problems of the free will/determinism debate, a perennial topic in philosophy. The first part introduces the basic principles of the debate and the postulates of alternative possibilities, with their attendant implications. The writings of G. E. Moore are discussed in conjunction with the responses of Peter Von Inwagen and other meta physicians of the early 20th century. The second part continues the debate by examining the putative solutions forwarded in the late 20th century by Harry Frankfurt, and attempts a series of defenses against the Frankfurt Theorem.
From the Paper "The subject of free will has long been a part of moral and ethical discussion. Before considering the particulars of free will, and how to interpret and apply them, it is important to understand how it relates to ethics in general. The free will debate dates as far back as Aristotle (and probably predates him), when he discusses what he terms "voluntary and involuntary" actions. A simple way of understanding an involuntary action is that it would be an action whose motivating force comes from outside the person acting, or an action which was committed in ignorance (but not negligence); for example, giving an aspirin to someone who has a headache, and being unaware that someone in the packing plant had poisoned the aspirin, thereby killing the person it was given to, or being tricked or coerced into performing an action that they would not have committed under normal circumstances. An essential part of morality is worthiness of praise and blame. It does not seem right to praise or blame someone for something they did that was beyond their control (that they were not free in their doing of it). For quite some time an attempt to explicitly define free will was neglected (it was simply presupposed); however very recently the topic of free will, and what that means, has been reopened and pursued rigorously."
Tags: choice, determinism, frankfurt, metaphysics, moore
This paper lays out in great detail the historical background of mind altering drugs, their uses in religion, scientific research and their current uses in America.
Abstract The following paper discusses both how mind various altering psychedelic drugs impact on spiritual thinking and how various religions use it in conjunction with their belief systems. It also mentions how these drugs influence the thought process and make their users believe they are in another realm.
From the Paper "Altered states of consciousness have always been associated with religion and spiritual experience. Whether induced by fasting, meditation, pain, chanting, or psychedelics, altered states have been used by a variety of cultures practice devotion, attain knowledge, communicate with the spirit world, heal, and to understand the nature of the mind. Because of their unique nature, there is a wide divergence of views about their specific function and utility in respect to religiosity and the great spiritual traditions. This is especially true for altered states cultivated through psychedelics. While it seems as if the entire Indian philosophy was based upon experiences with hallucinogenic altered states, its religious doctrines no longer condone experimentation in this area.Furthermore, even though the altered states of the psychedelic drugs bear a striking resemblance to the states of mind described in many sacred texts of Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism, few of these systems promote the exploration of these states through these drugs."
Abstract This paper presents a detailed description of the ways that acute head trauma affects the brain. Using the author's personal experience with a head trauma several factors of the injury are related and explained in conjunction with the brain itself. Issues such as causes of head injuries and side effects are discussed.
From the Paper "The treatment and care of a person with a head injury will vary depending on the severity of the injury and the complications that are encountered with it. As in the case of the author, the stitches were the most immediate need, however there were several side affects such as extreme fatigue, dizziness, and headaches. The first course of action is to assess vital signs and be sure that the person is stabilized. Watching for signs of coma, internal bleeding and other problems is also part of the initial assessment."
Tags: Concussion, MRIs, CAT, scan, National, Institute, of, Health, Traumatic, Coma, Data, Bank
Abstract This paper analyzes the role Foreign Direct Investment has played within the Indian economy. It traces FDI's history in India as well as the socio-economic and geo-political factors which have led to the inflow of FDI. The paper studies the success and failures within industry- specific areas such as power, telecom, IT and BPO. It also deals with India's struggle through policies of protectionism and repudiation to large scale reforms, divestments and privatization. The research is somewhat critical of the use of FDI but looks at all aspects of FDI and its role within the Indian economy.
Table of Contents
Opening the Indian Economy and the Magnitude of FDI
Introduction
FDI and Comments on Governmental Policy Formulation for Promotion of MNE? s
Imperative of Attracting Export-oriented FDI through MNE? s
A Professional Approach to Promotion
The Socio-Economic and Geo-political Factors Leading to Liberalization- based Policies in India
Evolution of Government Policy in Conjunction with Promotion of FDI through MNE?s
Evolution of Government policy: 1948 ? 1967
The Restrictive Phase: 1968-1979
The Opening up of the 1980?s
Structural Adjustment and Globalization: 1990s
Government Policy and Trends in Foreign Investments and Collaboration
Inflows of FDI and an Analysis of Historic Comparative Advantages as Opposed to Knowledge Based Growth
FDI and Pitfalls Related to Inflow
Historic Comparative Advantages
Lost Ideologies in Globalized Paradise
Case Power Sector
Knowledge Based Growth
Case: Telecom Scandal
The IT and BPO sectors
Case Examples
Western Demand and Dupplies Curves
Comments
Indian Liberalization Targets vs. FDI policy Inflows
Foreign Investment Policy
Magnitude of FDI Inflows
Steps India Can Take to Accelerate Increases in FDI Inflows
National Promotion as Brand for Inflow of FDI
Focus on Tertiary Service Sector
Rural Cottage and Agro-based Businesses for Large-scale, Economic Production for Exports
Bureacracy Reduce
Privitzation Acceleration
Investment in Domestic Infrastructure and Projects
Conclusion and Recommendations
Limitations and Future Research
Conclusions from Investigation
Recommendations
Personal Review
From the Paper "Various other policies have been laid out since and have been put into effect as an attempt on the part of the Indian government to firmly safeguard MNE 's business interests and promote a competitive environment. Since 1991, India has received a number of delegations of potential foreign investors and the most recent one which is worth mentioning is Mr Bill Clinton's delegation to India which has literally brought about huge FII (Foreign Institutional Investments) upto an estimated $4 dollars within a week. The US has also provided MNE 's to borrow from the EXIM and World banks to further invest in India upto the tune of $750 Million. An indicator of the changed Indian environment is the fact that two giants that left the country following restrictions placed on them under FERA, IBM and Coca-Cola, have both recently come back. IBM has set up a joint venture with the TATA group of companies and Coca-Cola has taken over the local soft drink maker manufacturer, Parle."
Examines kinds of drugs used for this panic disorder, effectiveness, research, benefit/risk ratio, compared to & in conjunction with psychobehavioral approaches.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, 1997, $ 63.95
From the Paper " Introduction
Anxiety disorders have a high prevalence and constitute some of the most frequent psychological problems seen in medical practice (Mavissakalian & Barlow, 1981). The purpose of this paper is to examine the very current research on the pharmacological treatment of agoraphobia. To this end, the paper first examines literature related to the kinds of drugs that are available for the disorder.
An examination is then made of the drugs that are most commonly dispensed and their effects on certain kinds of patients. The final section of the review examines the effectiveness of using a combined pharmacological and behavioral approach to the treatment of agoraphobia. The review ends with the formulation of conclusions based on the reviewed research."
Abstract This paper discusses how a great number of students with learning disabilities are at high risk for educational failure because they often have difficulty remembering materials covered in school and how their teachers can help these students improve their performance and their long term success through mnemonic instruction. It examines various studies on the topic and reviews relevant literature. It evaluates how the majority of research indicates that using basic phonetic instruction alone is insufficient, especially for students with learning disabilities. When basic skills are taught in conjunction with mnemonic strategies, memory improves because well established pictures in the memory bank to link new information and trigger a strong electrical impulse to help recall the new information. The research studies have consistently shown that mnemonic strategies can be taught to students of all ages and of all levels of learning disabilities. Studies have also shown that when students are taught mnemonics to help them study, they begin to use mnemonics on a regular basis and also begin to make up their own memorization techniques.
From the Paper "The traditional theory of learning, which has been used in the past as a supplement to the mass schooling approach of the early 19th century, is that in order for a student to learn complex skills such as reading, he must first become adept at making sense of the smallest components of the language (for example letters) and then advancing to larger components (for example sounds, words, and sentences). Phonics supporters generally agree that by employing "the direct approach" in regards to instruction, as well as providing an undeviating focus on logical sequencing, students will effectively learn to identify words quickly and consistently, as well as improving their spelling, vocabulary, handwriting, listening, and thinking skills (Share and Stanovich, 1995)."
Tags: children, memory, bank, teachers, phonetic, language, skills
