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Personality Development Online, 2007.
This paper examines how people develop personalities on the Internet.
1,553 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of personal implications of the Internet. The writer explores the way people use the Internet to develop personalities and become part of online communities worldwide. The paper takes a look at the well-known site, Myspace.com as well as other sites. The writer argues that stereotypes have a significant impact on perception as people come online where no one can see them and become whatever they wish.
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"The technological boom of the past 20 years has taken mankind to heights never before dreamed possible. Today with the click of a button one can plan and take vacations, manage stocks, shop worldwide and chat with people around the globe. While the ability to shop and pay for purchases is fun, there have been many years of paying for things in alternative fashion including credit card by phone. The real innovation when it comes to the Internet experience is the connection with other people. The Internet community has provided an explosion of new availability to explore other cultures and communities. In addition, the Internet provides an arena to become whatever and whoever one wants to become. The young man who is so shy at school can become a football hero online simply by typing that he is one. The woman who weighs 400 pounds and has never had a date can become a professional model online and woo the men who "chat" with her under her screen name of "Glamourbabe". Regardless of what a person seems to be in real life they can go online and become someone completely different. People who spend time online often participate in two kinds of communication. They are involved with emails that they may send to family and friends one on one, and they are often also involved in an online community in which they take part in open discussion with the entire group through chatrooms or message board/newsgroups. Myspace.com and other Internet sites have recently come under fire when predators have taken on different personalities through the sites and lured youngsters to their death or harm by pretending to be someone they aren't as well."
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The Evolution of MRI, 2007.
An essay on the evolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and its impact on healthcare.
2,355 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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The paper discuses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The paper examines how MRI provides morphological and functional information, and today is the primary technique used in the routine diagnosis of many disease processes. The paper further examines how MRI is non-invasive, uses non-ionizing radiation, and has a high soft-tissue resolution and discrimination in any imaging plane. The paper further discusses the technology of the Upright MRI, and its uses.
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"As the technology of weight-bearing MRI has developed, so too have new applications, from gynecologic to cardiovascular evaluations, as well as new challenges in interpreting the complex images that are now available (Wendling 2005). In 2000, the Fonar Corporation introduced the Upright MRI, which can scan a patient in virtually any position that reproduces pain or other symptoms, thus allowing the detection of pathologies visible only in a variety of weight-bearing positions, including standing, sitting, fexion, and extension (Wendling 2005)."
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Mail Order Brides, 2007.
A discussion on mail-order brides in the Internet age.
2,106 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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The paper analyzes the dynamics of why some American men look abroad for wives and use the Internet to find sites that offer to broker introductions with available young women from Eastern Europe, Asia, and South America. The paper further analyzes the relative success rates for these couples, and their problems and challenges in relating to each other and making the marriages successful. The paper discusses the book by Nicole Constable, "Romance on a Global Stage: Pen Pals, Virtual Ethnography and "Mail Order" Marriages", which refutes stereotypes of why American men seek out wives from the Asian nations of China and the Philippines.
Outline:
Introduction
Introducing the Men Using Mail Order Brides Services
Cultural Clash: Generation Gaps Are Just the Beginning
References
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"Sex roles and more specifically the higher levels of expectations American women in general have of their husbands to provide stability, opportunities for their own growth and freedom of expression and achievement are together why some American men look off-shore for their wives. Conversely the expectations of these women from other nations that may not have the advanced educations and experienced earning paychecks on their own, and in essence having their own financial freedom makes them more dependent on their American husbands for the definition of their roles."
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Costco, 2007.
An evaluation of the human implications of technological change in the Costco corporation.
2,875 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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The paper evaluates the validity and utility of five different models, or theories of organizational change, as they relate to Costco's adoption of several electronic initiatives. The initiatives discussed include online catalogs and a re-vamped website that includes order capture and order management systems. In addition this paper defines in detail the human implications of introducing technologies into companies and the resulting organizational changes that occur. The paper further discusses the critical success factors for organizational change and how these can be applied to Costco.com.
Outline:
Introduction
Overview of the DICE Model
Business Process Reengineering
Exploring Lewin's Model
Exploring the Speed of Change Model
Theories E and O of Change
The Only Constant Is Change: How Technology is Changing Organizations
Success Factors in managing Change Management at Costco
Conclusion
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"In defining their DICE model, the authors contend that the soft factors of change management including culture, leadership, and motivation have been overplayed in many strategies companies have used in the past. DICE is a framework for capturing the "hard" factors of change management, or those that can be more easily quantified and measured. This methodology of measuring change management began in 1992 and was strengthened by research completed in 1994 and ensuing years at Boston Consulting Group. The authors use this Harvard Business Review article to illustrate the methodology of applying quantitative measures to each element of the DICE framework, then chart the correlations of completed products to each projects' respective DICE score."
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Intelligence Acquisition, 2007.
This paper examines the use of the liaison channel as an alternative tool for intelligence acquisition.
1,988 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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In this essay, the writer notes that there is a growing need for improved communications between the nations of the world who have allied themselves against emerging threats, particularly those countries where there may be significant language and cultural differences that might constrain the intelligence-gathering and communication process. To this end, this paper provides an overview of the problem, followed by a discussion of what steps can be taken to improve liaison channels among Western nations today. A summary of the research and salient recommendations are provided in the conclusion. The writer concludes that while the intelligence-gathering process has been facilitated through the use of sophisticated computer-based applications, there continues to be a need for real people acquiring real information on the streets, alleyways and backrooms of the world's terrorist networks.
Outline:
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Background and Overview
The Liaison Channel
Conclusion
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"Today, many Western policymakers are longing for the "good old days" of communism where the threats arrayed the nation's interests were monolithic and well known. By sharp contrast, the emerging scenario today is characterized by single and small groups of non-state actors, and recognizing just who the enemy is has become increasingly complicated. In this environment, the need for timely and accurate intelligence has assumed a new level of importance, but this process has also been adversely affected by the shift in the types of adversaries now confronting the West."
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Online Learning, 2007.
This essay provides a reflection on socio-historical analysis of online learning.
782 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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In this article, the writer points out that upon beginning this research into the socio-historical issues of online learning, the writer felt that it was a great boon to society. However, with time and study the writer has come to feel that online learning only heightens an already serious trend. The writer maintains that just as Walter Benjamin argues that actors have auras that are necessary to their performance on the stage, and just as physical art pieces have auras which create a "ritual" surrounding themselves, the writer has come to believe that traditional pedagogues and schools of higher education maintain a certain aura of presence which cannot be reproduced digitally and which is therefore lost in the online learning environment. The writer concludes that the non-academic social and psychological effects of distance learning have not been adequately studied so far, but it is the writer's belief that distance learning takes away the sacred aura from learning and, in so doing, passes on to the student only the shell and form of an education rather than its true substance.
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"Perhaps because advanced education became so widely available, it began to be increasingly required of all people, even those whose line of work did not actually require specialized college training. For example, working as a secretary or salesperson in no way requires college training, but many positions require a degree (regardless of the area of specialization in the degree) before applying, as if to prove that one is at all capable of serious effort and success. No doubt the expectation of adult learning has grown with the increased demand for college graduates in the work field, and vice versa. Yet in many cases, continued education is not pursued for the sake of learning itself, but for the sake of qualifying for positions."
"In the traditional educational setting, deep bonds are forged between teachers and students. The position of a sensei, a teacher, or a mentor has been an extremely sacred one in many traditions. Bonds were forged between teachers and their students that were expected to be not just academic but also personal and, in some cases, life long."
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Instructional Design, 2006.
This paper discusses methods of instructional design, pre and post-Internet.
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that, in the 1970s, the innovative educational theorist J.E. Kemp created a model of instructional design, which stressed the need for teachers to create a lesson plan tailored to the needs of individual learners. The author points out that, technologically, much has changed since the evolution of Kemp's model, such as the development of the Internet and the explosion of opportunities for online learning. The paper describes that the Internet can help teachers achieve Kemp's learning objectives in many ways. The author relates that, rather than having to worry about scheduling individual meetings to discuss course content and student objectives, students and teachers can be in constant one-on-one contact through message boards and chat rooms.
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"Even in 1971, Kemp's stated purpose was to be innovative, and make the maximum use of technology his era afforded, such as films, television and audiovisual materials. This is why today the Jerrold Kemp Design Model's holistic approach to instructional design is ideally suited for web-based course instruction. Virtually every possible individual factor in the learning environment us taken into consideration when creating a lesson plan--there is no concept of a generic learner, rather every learner, and thus every class is unique."
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Bioinformatics Search Engine, 2007.
Describes the Western Washington University Periodic Search Agent for Protein Database Information or WWU Search Agent, a research project developed under the guidance of one of Western Washington University's biosciences professor.
959 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper describes a recent initiative of the The National Center for Biotechnology Information, which is a national resource for molecular biology information. The project is known as Western Washington University Periodic Search Agent for Protein Database Information or WWU Search Agent. This web-based search engine browses and does periodic searches of the protein databases of the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) using the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool or BLAST. The writer describes the benefits of this project, which include its interfacing with the NCBI BLAST and the continuous updates and enhancements done by NCBI on the system.
Includes Charts:
Chart - Content of Protein Sequence Databases
Fig. 1 - General Subsequence and Database Input Area
Figure 2 - Options for Advanced BLASTing Input Area
Figure 3 - Format input area for report outputs
From the Paper
"The Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) finds regions of local similarity between sequences. The program compares nucleotide or protein sequences to sequence databases and calculates the statistical significance of matches. BLAST can be used to infer functional and evolutionary relationships between sequences as well as help identify members of gene families. The summary of the Content of Protein Sequence Databases with the sequences they contain are as follows: (NCBI, 2006)"
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ebXML, 2007.
A discussion of the electronic business XML (ebXML) initiative.
1,270 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper explains that the idea of ebXML is to facilitate the functioning of the electronic marketplace on a global basis. This means that companies of any stature, regardless of geographical location, will be able to meet and carry out business among themselves by means of XML-based messages. The paper explores the viability of ebXML for electronic web transactions and discusses the starting point for developing applications in ebXML. The paper also relates the most authoritative resources for ebXML.
Outline:
Introduction
Viability of ebXML for Electronic Web Transactions
Getting Started Developing Applications for ebXML
Resources, Requirements and Obtaining Skills
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"Apart from Computer and technology companies who support ebXML, it finds favor from the industrial, shipping, banking and other common companies. The frontline sponsors are OASIS -- Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards and UN/CEFACT -- United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business. A host of other bodies support this, the major ones are NIST -- National Institute of Standards and Technology and W3C -- World Wide Web Consortium. ebXML is slated to emerge as the global protocol for majority of the business transactions in the forthcoming years. The standard will be successful in attaining a global status by including into the stipulations increasingly what companies perform on a routine basis and drive businesses to carry out their business in a different manner."
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Use of Technology in Classroom Instruction, 2007.
An analysis of the use of technology for effective classroom instruction and how this can impact individuals in a work environment.
6,951 words (approx. 27.8 pages), 33 sources, MLA, $ 156.95
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This paper examines the issue of technology in the classroom and whether this technology is being used appropriately or to the best of the teachers' ability. The paper begins by examining the literature related to cooperative learning and technology and how these issues affect what individuals are doing when they move into a work or business environment. It then discusses the concerns relating to these issues.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1
Introduction
Background
Statement of the Problem
Purpose
Significance of the Study
Research Questions
Assumptions
Delimitations
Definitions
Summary
Chapter 2
Review of Related Literature
Chapter 3
Methodology
Research Design
Site Selection - Vista High School
Population - 18 teachers
Measurement Methods
Procedure- Survey
Ethical Considerations
Data Analysis
Summary
Appendix
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"Why the student got the answer wrong and the specific answer that was given can tell individuals a great deal about a student. This myth is often very puzzling and upsetting to those that work in the education field because assessment techniques have traditionally looked at answers that are objectively correct (Ingram & Howard, 1998; Ashbaugh & Johnstone, 2000). The idea that there may not be a specific right or wrong answer to a question is an idea that's time has truly come, but many educators still struggle with this concept. How students view information is also important when assessing their abilities, and one study looked at this issue by looking at minor wording changes that were presented to finance students. The study found that information that was presented to students and was conditionally phrased was just as valuable when tests on knowledge were taken than information presented in a literal and traditional fashion (Bodner, Waterfield, and Langer, 1997). It is also important to note, however, that this same study (Bodner, et al., 1997) indicated that individuals in both groups were also tested in a way that required interpretive and creative use of the material that they learned and on this test the group that was given conditional information performed much better."
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Technology Use, 2007.
An analysis of the Bureau of Educational Technology of Florida's plan to support increased technology use.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper discusses the Bureau of Educational Technology of Florida's strategic objectives for inclusion in the Florida Educational Technology Plan. The paper discusses the plan, including the drawbacks for this initiative. It then goes through the recommended support strategies for the plan and concludes with an analysis of a format for describing the level of the implementation of technology in a school.
Table of Contents:
Evaluation of Plan's Effectiveness
Recommended Support Strategies
Report Format
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"The Bureau of Educational Technology of Florida identified strategic objectives for inclusion in the Florida Educational technology Plan and these are outlined in the K-20 Goals and Strategic Imperatives (Florida Department of Education, 2002). Some of these initiatives are the development of and maintenance of a state level educational technology plan that reflects the current needs, the identification and development of appropriate methods and strategies to measure and monitor student and teacher progress towards achievement of technology proficiency and literacy standards, supporting the development of a robust state technology infrastructure and provide the coordination necessary to ensure effective utilization of available services by students, teachers, administrators and the educational community at large and maintenance and enhancement of essential services required to promote effective implementation of technology initiatives and programs."
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Digital Medical Imaging -An Enterprise Approach, 2007.
This paper describes digital asset management in the health care system.
1,247 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses the issues and challenges involved in an enterprise-centric approach to the managing of digital content. The writer specifically focuses on the management of medical imagery, a field commonly referred to as digital asset management. Additionally, the writer discusses the need for standards that provide for the creation of digital medical imaging systems.
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"At the center of integration efforts within the medical digital imaging system design efforts in the industry today is the creation of the virtually integrated electronic patient record (VIEPR), which is the basis of the future generation of wireless and web-based applications that are capable of "tracking" to patients as they progress through treatment programs. The VIEPR concept is aimed at taking digital medical imaging strategies and making them on an "always on" status that patients can present for analysis by medical professionals including radiologists and medical specialists. The future of thin-client based medical digital imaging delivery applications is based on this technology."
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The Digital Economy, 2006.
A review of the relationship between virtual good and e-commerce.
1,764 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper presents an analysis of e-commerce using the underlying argument that the digital economy, as the immediate surround of E-commerce, is too often ignored, especially in business models built on the very specific transactions of understanding e-commerce. This paper proposes that E-commerce can and will be dramatically transformed by a variety of elements, among which are virtual goods, the media upon which they are stored, created, transformed and transferred, and the hardware systems upon which they operate.
Outline:
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
The Transformation of the Business Model
Eight Basic Internet Models
"Disruptives" Offer Possibilities in Business
Summary and Conclusion
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"Digital capabilities, states Patricia Buckley of Berkeley University "are also reshaping interactions among individuals and organization. Communication devices and channels continue to proliferate, expanding opportunities for interaction. Effective management in this digital environment presents special challenges -- from dealing with 'interaction overload' to a loss of control." (nd) Buckley states that "Improvements in technology continue to increase our ability to capture, store, manipulate and display information. Declining costs and shrinking component size have accompanied these technological improvements. The combination of these trends has led to a sharp increase in the information component of many everyday devices--from disposable telephone cards that track message units to pocket-sized telephones that have contact databases and games. Businesses also benefit as IT enables the development of manufacturing equipment that not only produces the product, but also reports production-run quality and tracks its own maintenance schedule." Additionally stated by Buckley is that "The Internet has become key in information expansion, by providing a common protocol for communication among devises." (nd)"
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Personal Implications of the Internet, 2006.
A discussion regarding the globalization of the Internet and its ramifications.
3,559 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 99.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at the Internet. According to the paper, the meteoric rise of the Internet is bringing with it many compromises to the original visions many had of freely sharing intellectual discoveries, insights, documents, and the creation of a more fluid level of democracy and communitarianism.
Outline:
The Internet's Balkanization and the Quantification of Trust
Orwellian Monitoring Strategies in the 21st Century
Technically Speaking This is Rebellion
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"The rise in the cyberculture's rebellious reaction to globalization of the Internet is exemplified in the thousands of chat rooms and websites dedicated to hacking techniques and tools, and the hacking of sites that are focused on taking Internet freedoms away. The most courageous of these hackers are those political voices coming out of China, focused on bringing freedom to that nation. These hackers in China are given multi-year prison sentences as their voices for global change are silenced by an oppressive Chinese government intent on keeping its citizens under political control. One could go as far to say that the Chinese hackers and bloggers are testing the limits of the Internet's use as a vehicle of governmental and societal change. More powerful than the lone figure standing in front of the four tanks in Tiananmen Square (1989) the Internet frightens the Chinese government and the continued voice of dissidents is truly going to test this medium of communication on a global scale."
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DiMaggio and Powell Industry Analysis, 2006.
A review of the article 'The Iron Cage Revisited: Institutional Isomorphism and Collective Rationality in Organizational Fields' by Paul J. DiMaggio and Walter W. Powell.
854 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper explores industries that best illustrate the concepts in DiMaggio and Powell's article, 'The Iron Cage Revisited: Institutional Isomorphism and Collective Rationality in Organizational Fields'. According to the paper, isomorphism's illustration in the disk drive industry is analyzed from the coercive, mimetic and normative mechanisms that the authors analyze and present in their article.
Outline:
Isomorphism & Storage Technologies: Made for Each Other
Exploring the Facets of Institutional Isomorphism as it Relates to the Storage Industry
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"In terms of coercive isomorphism, the disk drives' industry has at times be hypocritical in their practices on the one hand and their reliance on government intervention on the one hand. When Japanese manufacturers were the first to generate the highest densities and the lowest cost per GB and in turn beat other nations; manufacturers to the next level of performance, US and westernized nations aggressively used anti-dumping policies through their governments in an attempt to slow down the technological leads in other nations. Yet these same disk drive manufacturers would load up their channels and report shipped storage products as sold on their balance sheets when they had merely been sent to distribution partners. This level of coercive isomorphism became heightened and was driven by manufacturers looking for differentiation through public policy, having exhausted product-related differentiation as products at this point were different only on price and their date of availability."
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