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Introduction

Russian Federation’s undemocratic actions in Ukraine and the annexation of Crimea through military interventions in the region produced an international echo, as United States and European Union sanctioned the former Soviet Union. The sanctions limit Russia’s economic development, by prohibiting the imports and exports of goods, services and technology to or from other European and North American countries. The EU and U.S. sanctions on Russia also imply restricting export and foreign direct investment in the country or banning the “sectorial cooperation and exchanges with Russia” (European Union, “EU Sanctions against Russia”; U.S. Department of State, “Ukraine and Continue reading...

Palm Beach State College

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This paper welcomes the cultural understanding of mental illness as it evidenced the vast differences in the conceptualizations of mental illnesses across cultures. It relates the varied perception, understanding and treatment of different mental illnesses from among the peoples and societies in western and non western world. The demarcation lies in the applications of the pervading concepts of western psychology and how it discredits the other acceptable and (might prove to be) more effective diagnosis and treatment of mental diseases. This paper emphasizes the need for a comprehensive mental health care or global health care perspective as it Continue reading...

The war in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine, which began in April 2014, involves the armed forces of Ukraine and rebel forces mostly consisting of self-proclaimed supporters of Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republic (DPR and LPR respectively). In addition to the armed forces of Ukraine in the battles against the supporters of the DPR and LPR there are also other militant insurgent and non-governmental groups involved. The European Union, NATO, the Council of Europe, the USA, Ukraine and a number of other states blame the Russian Federation in participating in the conflict, particularly, in the use of Continue reading...

Globalization is the most characteristic feature of modern economic, political and social tendencies of the world’s development. This process started after the World War II along with the foundation of the new global economic system. After the borders had become more open and the wealth of average citizen had grown, the process of globalization had spread on cultural relations. The process of cultural exchange and their common consumption intensified with the help of the Internet, popular culture media and international travel. The most significant items of national culture had been adopted into the other cultures becoming a part Continue reading...

Introduction

At 3398 miles, the Yellow River is the sixth-longest river in the world. Issuing from the mountains of the Tibetan plateau at Qinghai, it merges into the Bohai Sea on the East coast of China. The Yellow River, also known as Huang He in Chinese, is named the Yellow River because an enormous amount of loess sediments has changed the color of the river into yellow. The Yellow River is also called the "Mother River of China" because its basin is the birthplace of the northern Chinese civilizations (Chinascope, 2005). However, it is also known as "China's Sorrow" because Continue reading...

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Information about the Country (Turkey)

Turkey is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and the Middle East. Nowadays, Turkey has a fast strong, growing and sound economy. At the same time, Turkey still has many issues that need attention. The account deficit is large, inflation is still significant, competitiveness is an issue, corruption, and what is most problematic, unemployment is rather high, namely in the south east and east, and among those first entering the labor market and women. The current growing fears about limits to free press and semi autocratic leadership are also a matter of concern. Continue reading...

Zhang Daqian was one of the most accomplished Chinese ink painters in history, the reviver of splash ink-and-color painting, and served as inspiration to a younger generation of ink painters (Onians, 307). Zhang’s contribution to art made him one of the most distinguished Chinese artists in history. He is known for “his power to produce paintings that were often huge in scale and conception and bold in their handling of ink and color” (Sullivan & Murphy, 19). Although Zhang was involved in several forgeries as an art collector, his skill as an artist was unparalleled. He is well respected Continue reading...

The most exciting story in the world of energy continues to be the low price of oil in the global market. As consumers flock to the gas pumps for prices slightly up from under $2, the repercussions are felt in the countries that produce oil like Russia, Venezuela, and others (Plumer, 2015). Many people wonder why the price of oil plummeting and why it’s staying so low. In June of last year, Brent crude went for about $115 per barrel. In January 2015, the price had dropped by over 50 percent to $49 per barrel.
The price of Continue reading...

Introduction: Definition of Noise pollution

Facts and Statistics:
World Health Organization’s (WHO) findings on Noise in European Union(EU)
noise levels due to traffic
statistics about noise levels during the day and night.

Noise Pollution in Los Angeles (LA)

intensity of Noise in areas close to traffic routes
promulgation of the ordinance for LA and empowerment of police

Sources of noise pollution

Transport
Construction work and Industrial activities
if construction work is a regulated impact of noise can be mitigated
impact of industrial units on people of adjacent localities

Household gadgets

gadgets like washing machines produce noise
lack of proper insulation in homes accentuates the noise

Improper town planning

Adverse impact of Noise pollution on Human Beings
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Introduction

A glimpse into historical records, it is ostensive that accounts of human civilization is replete with incidences of warfare - warfare that in most cases culminate into war crimes and crimes against humanity (Scherrer, sec. 1). Such notable events take in the Nazi revelation in Europe, the perpetual civil wars in Africa, interstate missile threats, and nuclear crises, and the never-ending cycle of conflicts in Middle East. Records further reveal that humanity customarily wage these hostilities against neighbor empires, nations, cultures, or peoples. In the course of the war, it is customary, that the subjugated societies grow into subjects Continue reading...

Various factors come into play when it comes to Africa and how it is portrayed in the media across the world. Africa has been the centre of many worlds who visit for various reasons. The media in this case has accumulated a series of information that portray Africa to the general world in various ways. The various ways in which most of the African countries have been portrayed by the media across the world include the general perception of increased level of poverty due to low rankings when it comes to the world economy rankings, a common grounds for Continue reading...

ISIS and the War in Iraq

INTRODUCTION
In their attempt implement a radical Islamic state, Sunni militants continue to terrorize Syria and Iraq amidst various civil wars in the region over growing tensions between sectional factions. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, better known as ISIS in the media and political discourses, have indeed terrorized these regions in order to establish and implement an Islamic State guided by stringent sharia law. This militant Islamic group is estimated to have approximately 30,000 fighters in all of its branches and ranks, composed of fundamentalists along with mercenary jihadists. Intelligence officials estimate that ten percent of Continue reading...

Border and Coastal Security

Human trafficking is a global problem that affects the lives of millions of people in almost every country of the world, and which deprives them of their human dignity. As one of the most disgraceful crimes in the world, human trafficking is misleading and makes women, men and children from all corners of the world victims every day and makes them to be the object of exploitation. The smuggling of "live goods" is one of the phenomena that currently receives growth and acquires new forms. One can say that it is a form of modern slavery. This trade after Continue reading...

Human Development

Human Development

Introduction

Life course transitions in human development in the older adulthood stage includes both the “time on” and “time off” influences according to biology, cognitive, psychological, and emotional issues. The normal development of the on time factor relates to social, biological, and physical development norms. The differences of how the time off aspects of this particular aspect of the older adulthood stage of human development aligns to particular cultural groups in some aspects about beliefs concerned with aging, and the manner families care for their older family members. This stage of human development also occurs decline of both Continue reading...

ABSTRACT

The social clock is a concept that describes major life events and changes expected to tae place at a certain time during an individual’s lifetime. Societal expectations of and attitudes towards these major life changes constitute the timeline o one’s social clock. Moreover, this hypothetical clock determines how an individual has progressed within his or her age range amongst peers. This theory germinated out of various developmental theories that describe how people grow, develop, and change as they transition from childhood, to adulthood, to old age. Studying this concept from a qualitative approach provides insight into the Continue reading...

The rapid change of the world in terms of technology in the architectural field has come with it various designs and models of designs attributed to particular architects. This trend has resulted to movement of Egypt from its traditional forms of architecture to the contemporary western designs, which are complex in nature. It is imperative to note that, most of the present architectural designs do not have the Egyptian attributes of identity and origin. This essay seeks to examine the philosophical inclination of three architects in initializing and completing their architectural designs and plans. The architects include Hassan Fathy, Continue reading...

Analysis and Synthesis of Prior Research – Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Environment Impacts on the Healthcare System of Africa

Patient healthcare has for years been a source of debate for international communities. Social science has been aiming to make healthcare accessible to all; however, several legal, ethical, and cultural factors may still be limiting the provision of healthcare in some countries. A long wait before receiving the services, high costs of treatment, or inadequately compensated healthcare workers, may limit the number of patients who receive the desired level of medical attention and treatment. The number of factors affecting the provision of healthcare is enormous but each setting has its own set of issues, the most common one being Continue reading...

Nursing

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Some areas such as oncology, which we will discuss in this paper, call for a complex and holistic approach. While the western pratice is based on the cause-and-effect approach and tends to use strictly rational scientific approach to cure the disease with the help of medical or surgical treatment, thus, treating mainly the physically visible symptoms with the help of chemical and mechanical means, the eastern approach has treated body and its soul as one whole. Thus, for ages it has involved natural remedies such as herbs and spiritual practices including meditation and other rituals to help the Continue reading...

Introduction

In this paper a market feasibility report for an app ‘Errand helper’ in California, United States is presented. The current social and cultural trends in western nations have brought about changes in people’s perception related to every day chores, household activities, and running errands. People are keener to spend more time at work or in leisure activities rather than involving in mundane and time consuming tasks. Errand helper is an app developed to take care of customer’s everyday needs from cleaning to doing groceries. The main target market for the app is California. People in age group Continue reading...

Messiah complex is considered as a rite of passage when it comes to the upper-middle-class in the United States of America. The volunteer excursion to various underprivileged Third World nations and there after the fresh profile picture in social media platforms such as Facebook with several doe-eyed orphans. The procedural spirals from a good hearted aspiration to assist those in necessity and form networks across the limitations of race, nationality besides class. The problem associated with volunteerism is its precise effort in the helper’s mission for experience, in contrast to the recipient society’s definite needs. Volunteer’s Continue reading...