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The Bhopal Incident: A Catalyst to Environmental Awareness, 2002.
A study of the Bhopal incident in India where a gas leak killed 10,000 people.
2,006 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper studies the incident that took place on December 2, 1984 in Bhopal, India when a series of mechanical and human failures led to the worst industrial disaster known to mankind--a gas leak of 40 tons of methyl isocyanate from a Union Carbide chemical plant that killed an estimated 10,000 people. The effects of this tragic incident were global. Corporate environmental awareness was raised to new levels as industrial giants worldwide scrambled to preemptively reevaluate the safety of their own chemical processes, while lawmakers put together new environmental regulations in response to Bhopal. Public environmental awareness was also brought to the forefront as the "right-to-know" movement gained impetus. Ultimately, these three factors paved the way for environmental auditing and management systems--because these were the controls that gave the chemical industry the tools to prevent another Bhopal, while also meeting expected new government regulations and gathering information to satisfy the public's newly awakened interest in industrial processes.
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"One of the largest and most horrific industrial disasters of modern times took place in Bophal, India on the evening of December 2, 1984, when about 40 tons of methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas leaked from an underground storage tank at a Union Carbide chemical plant into the environment, killing 2,000 to 3,400 people almost immediately and leaving about 8,000 others to die gradually from exposure to the killing fumes.1 The gas polluted an area of over 18 square kilometers and displaced over 500,000 people. There were at least 250,000 people injured as a result of this accident. The MIC gas caused severe respiratory distress, pulmonary edema, eye and lung diseases, gynecological problems, psychological crisis, and many other medical problems before it had run its course. The sheer magnitude of the accident drew over 12,000 relief operations personnel to the area in hopes of rendering aid, but for many of the victims, it was already too late (Bisarya & Puri, 2001; EPA, 2001; Nolan & Street, 2000)."
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The "Donora Death Fog" Incident: A Catalyst to Environmental Awareness, 2002.
An investigation into the events of October 1948 in the town of Donora, Pa. and the subsequent rise in environmental issues' awareness.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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The paper studies the events of October 1948, when a temperature inversion trapped the town of Donora, Pennsylvania in a cloud of smog from local zinc and steel smelting plants for several days, killing an estimated 20 people and leaving many seriously injured. The paper shows how after the incident public perceptions about industrial environmental pollution were indelibly changed and the subsequent increase in demand for risk information influenced many sectors of industrial and political operations--ultimately prompting the nation's first Clean Air Act.
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"Donora, Pennsylvania: "It was once the home of the world's best steel mill, the world's biggest zinc mill and the world's worst air pollution" (Templeton, 1994, p. W1). Given these less than innocuous distinctions, it is perhaps not surprising to us today that the small mill town of Donora was the site of the first known American deaths from air pollution (Coates, 1998). However, in the earlier part of 1948--when the Great Depression was still a vivid and unwelcome memory in the minds of many people--billowing clouds of smog, like those that had hovered for years over the Monongahela River valley mill town of Donora, were seen as a sign of prosperity, not as a harbinger of death (Kiester, 1999). Air pollution concerns were unheard of in Donora in the early 1940s; smoke from the local zinc and steel mills was an accepted and welcomed part of life (Coates, 1998)."
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Measuring Awareness, 2006.
An analysis of employee awareness in business information systems.
3,085 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper is an analysis of effective techniques for improving employee awareness regarding business information systems particularly with regard to security training. The paper evaluates a strategy for implementing a successful awareness program and identifies the level of awareness necessary in a business environment. In addition the researcher quantifies how business information systems benefit organizations, how they are linked to organizational systems and how employee awareness factors into organizational competency and ultimately organizational success.
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Introduction
Background to the Problem
Significance of Problem
Literature Review
Measuring Awareness In The Organization
Theoretical Perspectives Measuring Awareness
Awareness Measuring Techniques
Managing Security As Part Of Efficient Awareness
Measuring Awareness Vs. Measuring Knowledge
Business Information Systems and Employee Awareness
Types of Training Necessary
Key Features of Awareness Program
Methods
Conclusions
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"Some refer to the process of measuring awareness as an information audit (Dobson, 2001). This audit determines where information comes from in an organization, where it goes, how it is used, who manages and shares it and who may process information (Dobson, 2001). An information awareness or audit should be customized to an organization and focus on "awareness, relevance, usability and unmet needs" with respect to business information systems (Dobson, 2001). An organization may also need to assess how information moves within the organization (Dobson, 2001)."
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Phonological Awareness and Reading, 2005.
A discussion of how phonological awareness affects reading and how one can teach phonological awareness skills.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses phonological awareness. It looks at what phonological awareness is, how it is formed, and what to do if deficits are shown. The problems that occur when there are deficits in phonological awareness are also discussed and ideas for intervention are provided.
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"Since phonological awareness develops over time, children must be given adequate support to enhance the skill that they are learning at a given time. This is not to say that children can only gain knowledge of one aspect of phonological awareness at a time, but only that skills should be fostered as they develop instead of just pushing the child immediately on to the next skill. Phonological awareness should not be expected to adhere to a strict stage theory of development; "children refine phonological awareness skills they have acquired while they are learning new phonological skills" (Anthony & Francis, 2005, p. 256)."
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Intention Awareness in Command and Control, 2004.
Explains how Intention Awareness can improve Situation Awareness to the point where sibordinate commanders ...
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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Explains how Intention Awareness can improve Situation Awareness to the point where subordinate military commanders can function in the absence of direct control by senior commanders without compromising the potential for mission accomplishment.
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intent detection using adaptive learning techniques a conceptual paper The increasing fluidity of situation in military operations may beexpected to continue as emerging technologies and new military doctrinesconverge in zones of confrontation An axiom accepted widely in militaryestablishments around the work is that operational plans are valid onlyuntil the first shot is fired Following that point dynamic command andcontrol replaces plans as commanders act to counter operations of the enemythat threaten attainment of the organizational mission In the conduct of hostile operations
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The Tragedy of Bhopal, 2004.
An analysis of the vulnerability of developing countries for industrial catastrophes using the Bhopal incident as a case study.
2,183 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines how developing countries are particularly vulnerable to industrial crises and how, even though they often lack the infrastructure that is required to maintain sufficient technology, they are eager to set up modern industries. It looks at how, in many cases, since the local community is not well-informed and because the country of interest lacks the legal means to address environmental impacts of a certain industry, those companies take advantage of that fact and often, in order to cut down the costs even further, don?t implement safety and environmental protection measures that are mandatory in the country of origin. It uses, as an example, the Bhopal catastrophe in central India when thousands of people were killed and injured in 1984 from a chemical leak.
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Background
The Chronology of a Disaster
Tragedy Analysis
The Aftermath
Conclusions
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"When the sun came up on the city of Bhopal, the day after the incident, the tragedy was far from over. The catastrophe hasn?t ended with the 3,800 and 11,000 permanently injured. The death toll from the incident, as a result of the exposure to the MIC and other vapors is still rising. According to the Welfare Commissioner?s office in Bhopal at least 5325 people have died due to Union Carbide's poison gases until December 1992. Unofficial reports claim that until 1996, 16,000 people died of long-term health problems due to the exposure. From then on, 10-15 people are dying every month due to health complications that followed the exposure."
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Comatose Awareness, 2007.
This paper explores the state of comatose awareness.
3,115 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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In this article, the writer points out that cases like those of Terri Shiavo and Robert Kenneth Durksen put the moral quandaries regarding comatose victims to the forefront of the public's mind. The writer notes that only by fully understanding the condition, and answering questions such as whether or not there is awareness in comatose patients, can the public make informed decisions, when sensitive situations occur. This paper provides an overview of the comatose condition, followed by a review of literature regarding awareness in comatose patients. The writer then presents conclusions drawn from this information, in hopes of shedding further light on such a delicate topic.
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Introduction
Comatose Overview
Literature Review Regarding Comas and Coma Awareness
Analysis of Findings
Conclusion
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"The medical term comatose is derived from the Greek word koma, meaning a deep sleep. A comatose patient is in a deep state of unconsciousness that is characterized by the loss of reactivity to external stimuli and absence of spontaneous nervous activity, and cannot be awakened. Coma victims have usually experienced injury or disease of the cerebrum."
"The origin of the injury affects the different patterns of coma. Losses of consciousness for short durations may be caused by concussions, whereas the lack of oxygen, or anoxia, may lead to a coma that lasts for several weeks or is fatal. Sudden loss of consciousness in some patients may be caused by a stroke, which is a rupture or blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the brain."
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Phonemic Awareness Development, 2008.
This paper outlines an action research project on phonemic awareness in emergent readers.
2,534 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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The paper relates how the Yopp-Singer Test of Phonemic Segmentation was used on a kindergarten class and 30% of this group (6 students) were found lacking sufficient phonemic awareness skills. The paper describes how reading and phonemic exercises were helpful to these students in achieving pre-reading phonemic awareness skills. The paper concludes with the research on this topic. The Yopp-Singer Test of Phonemic Segmentation is included as an appendix to the paper.
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Statement of Problem: Phonemic Awareness
Proof of Problem
Goal for Improvement
Implementation
Setting
Fact Finding Research
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"The concerns noted stem from both classroom experience and research. Early observation through informal means displayed that many of the students in this Kindergarten class lack phonemic awareness. To test this informal theory the Yopp-Singer Test of Phonemic Segmentation was used and results reflected that a full 30% of this group of kindergarten students are lacking sufficient phonemic awareness skills in order to perform phonemic segmentation and phonemic manipulation. These emergent students lack the skills needed to enter the independent reading stage. At this point in the academic year, all kindergarten students should be able to segment and manipulate phonemes in order to become independent readers."
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Physical Fitness Awareness, 2002.
A look at the growing awareness among women regarding physical fitness within the context of age divisions, race and ethnicity.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 36 sources, $ 133.95
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This paper is on the physical fitness awareness of selective women 2001-2002 year. There has been a growing awareness among women regarding physical fitness. As a result, a lot of physical fitness facilities have sprung up in the last few years. However, there are several determining factors that decide physical fitness awareness. This paper addresses the issue of physical activity within the context of age divisions, race and ethnicity.
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Developing Awareness, 2007.
An analysis of the factors that contribute to developing awareness of the world around oneself.
911 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper discusses the ideal of being able to develop awareness of the world around oneself. It goes into detail about the factors that make this awareness possible. It discusses a willingness to subject oneself to new ideals and release internal beliefs about what it means to be conscious or aware. It looks into the need to forgo one's reliance on factual information and instead come to recognize the symbolism apparent in every day activity. Finally, the paper explores how one's own perceptions are biased and often rely on factual or idealized versions of what is real, versus what is perhaps, unreal.
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"Nabokov (2000) interestingly asserts that "common sense" reveals that we exist and reminds us of our existence, but is only a "brief crack of light between two extremities of darkness." Like Keller he asserts that true consciousness does not arise from mere experiences or perceptions of experiences alone. The author suggests that the collective conscious is often directed by rigid rules of society, and one have but reach out and tap into their own self and identity to awaken their conscious and perhaps begin to capture a glimmer of true awakening. Inner knowledge comes from perception that is not tainted by memory but rather open to new revelations that should not result from reflexive acts but rather new experiences. This is much as Keller would suggest, that mankind could raise his awareness or conscious if only he stopped relying on the obvious and instead takes a moment to explore that which is not obvious or that which is unusual and new."
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Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), 2006.
This paper discusses the efficacy of the critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) model as a nursing intervention for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that critical incident stress debriefing (CISD), as an intervention to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), is effective because it is not only time-efficient but also provides a sense of community, wherein patients are able to share and cope with their experiences by better understanding what they went through vis-a-vis other people's experiences. The author points out that, in anticipation of these critical incidents or events, a CISD team is already created and includes health care professionals, trained to respond immediately to patients suffering from PTSD. The paper relates that, in addition to continuous monitoring of the patients' cases, the CISD team also must assume leadership of their team by creating "role assignments" for each patient-participant to maintain a sense of community and group belonging even after the session.
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"During the debriefing, professional assistance is conducted using a 7-phase technique: (1) introductory phase; (2) fact phase; (3) thought phase; (4) feeling phase; (5) assessment phase; (6) education phase; and (7) reentry phase. These phases are similar to other treatment techniques dealing with PTSD; however, these phases become crucial when applied in the CISD setting, since each phase must be dealt with with caution and sensitivity. The first phases establishes rapport among the members (participants) of the CISD group..."
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Countee Cullen's Poem "Incident", 2001.
An analysis of the prosody (poetic meters and versification) of Countee Cullen's poem, "Incident".
1,094 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, $ 38.95
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This paper is all about prosody. The poem, Countee Cullen?s ?Incident? is the analyzed work. In this paper, the author looks at the rhythm of the poem, likening it to cinematic scores.
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"Countee Cullen was an African-American poet born in New York, and a contributor to the Harlem Renaissance. He wrote of the black experience as he lived it, writing lyrically and imaginatively. His Incident is a short poem describing a brief incident in the speaker?s life. While told in retrospect, and with few carefully chosen words, the relation of the experience speaks volumes about racism and how one must deal with it even from a young age. The format of the poem provides meaty contrast to the poem?s subject matter, staying at one tempo even when the mood of the poem changes dramatically."
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The Metamorphoses of Awareness, 2002.
Examines the theme of journeying towards awareness in Franz Kafka's "Metamorphoses".
1,154 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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The paper shows that, when approached from a metaphorical and mythological stand-point, Franz Kafka's "Metamorphoses", about an office worker who mutates into a bug, becomes universal and important. It shows how "Metamorphoses" is the story of the human soul?s journey towards awareness and enlightenment, with some of the main themes being journeying and traveling.
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"Before taking the form of an insect, Gregor lived what might be considered a dehumanizing, and certainly repetitive and unsoulfull life. He was single-handedly supporting his family and repaying his father?s debts. His first thoughts after the transformation are of how to catch his train and keep his job. Yet at the same time Gregor reminisces of how he hates his workplace, and wishes he could tell off his boss. He has never been authentic in life until the moment he becomes a bug. With every passing moment in bug form, outward appearance of reality becomes more and more true to the inner face of actual reality. Gregor?s family becomes unable to understand his speech: in truth they had never communicated with him. His room is stripped of its furnishings and filled with trash: really his life had never held anything of meaning. Gregor learns to make reality truthful. He becomes unwilling to eat because he cannot find food that he wants. In this self-starving he finds an integrity he never had before, an ability to insist that he be true to his nature. One could easily speak of this restless search for a satisfying food as a metaphor for the journeying search for enlightenment and truth in awareness. "
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