...productivity in the last 50 years or so has led to a rapid increase in the rate at which the world population is growing. In future, world population is expected to reach a growth peak and there will be a drop due to different factors such as environmental hazards, economic reasons, land exhaustion and health concerns (Neal, 2004). The number of births and deaths usually determines population change. If the number of births exceeds the number of deaths then population growth is said to have occurred. The factors that are known to affect population growth include fertility rates, family size (small families are more common in developed countries, larger in developing countries), and mortality rates determined by access to medical facilities, accidents, natural disasters. The world population is estimated to be growing at a rate of 180 new persons per minute or 43 million new births per year. Demographic transition in less developed countries in recent times has been marked by gradually declining birth rates preceded by an earlier reduction in death rates. Demographic transition is the transition between high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates (Neal, 2004)....
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...Simple and Fractional Distillation Authors: Abion, T.J.J., Aganda, J.C., Alpay, R.F., Berboso, M.J.R., Casuga, J.M.D. (Group01-2A-BC) Abstract Distillation is the process of converting a liquid to a vapor, condensing the vapor, and then, collecting the distillate in another container. More about distillation will be discussed in the introduction. This experiment was carried out to differentiate simple from fractional distillation, to separate the components of an alcoholic drink, and to calculate the percentage of ethanol present in an alcoholic beverage. The group is assigned to do simple distillation. The computations performed for this experiment are the percent alcohol and percent loss. Percent alcohol determines the percentage of ethanol found in the beverage, while percent loss ascertains the amount of sample lost while doing the experiment. The experiment follows the distillation process to flammability test. The experiment follows as is in the procedure with some difficulties that will be seen in the latter part. Introduction Distillation is the process of purifying compounds by means of separating more volatile substance from non-volatile or less volatile substance. The analysts performed one of the two types of distillation processes- the simple distillation and fractional distillation. In simple distillation, the vapor emerging from the evaporating surface moves uniformly without contacting condensed liquid until they reach the condensing surface. Thus...
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...defines a biome as a major ecological community type characterized by a similar climate, soil, plant and animals (Turk & Bensel, 2014). I feel as if it is our duty to preserve samples of all biomes on the planet. We certainly have done our part in destroying them, so the least we can do is make an effort to preserve samples in hopes that we can see these species stay around for as long as this Earth is here. Chivian, E. and A. Bernstein (eds.) 2008. Sustaining life: How human health depends on biodiversity. Center for Health and the Global Environment. Oxford University Press, New York. Ibid. and Thomas, C. D., A. Cameron, R. E. Green, M. Bakkenes, L. J. Beaumont, Y. C. Collingham, B. F. N. Erasmus, M. Ferreira de Siqueira, A. Grainger, Lee Hannah, L. Hughes, Brian Huntley, A. S. van Jaarsveld, G. F. Midgley, L. Miles, M. A. Ortega-Huerta, A. Townsend Peterson, O. L. Phillips, and S. E. Williams. 2004. Extinction risk from climate change. Nature 427: 145–148. Turk, J., &...
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...Adjustment to Health Change or Crisis The following essay will describe the understanding that I have gained regarding a person who is adjusting to their health change. Throughout the essay I will be referring to the patient as John, and his wife as Sally, therefore adhering to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008) guidelines upholding confidentiality. John’s background will be summarised and key terminology being used throughout the essay clarified. I will underpin my essay with theory relevant to adjustment and coping, linking the theory to the interventions that were implemented while John was on the ward. Demonstration on how these interventions were effective and significance in supporting John with his adjustment will be shown, concluding with my own professional development. John is 68 years old; I met him while on placement. John was admitted to the ward after deterioration in his mental state at home. John has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Dementia (AD) and has recently become confused and was becoming aggressive, both verbally and physically with his family and friends. According to Jacoby,Oppenheimer (2003) reported aggression towards carers from people with AD is high and is generally the reason for the person to have a hospital admission. Sally was finding it increasingly difficult to manage his needs and her own health was suffering. John was also unsafe to be left at home alone due to his tendency to wander and his inability to recognise his...
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...Health Needs Assessment: Practice Population BSc (Hons) Specialist Practitioner Community Nursing Word Count: 3836 Pages:17 Public health is a multifactorial approach to the health of the population and is concerned primarily with the promotion of health (Naidoo and Wills 2000). Wanless (2004) defines it as ‘The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts and informed choices of society, organisations, public and private, communities and individuals’. Baggott (2004) agrees with the above, but suggests that public health is fundamentally concerned with the activities of the community to improve health, rather than treatment of disease in individuals. As a student practice nurse working in a GP practice in primary care I will often be the public’s first point of contact with the National Health Service (NHS) (Ewles and Simnett 1999). Primary care is increasingly being seen as the key area within the NHS for the implementation of public health strategies (Peckham 2003, p.20). It is important, therefore, that I have an understanding of the wider issues which impact on the health of individuals and the population as a whole, in my area of practice (Jones 2000). Carey (2003, p.221) suggests that it is crucial for practice nurses to deliver care that meets the needs, and addresses the public health issues of the local population. One way to review whether health services are...
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...Proctor and Gamble Global Fabric & Home Care Corporate and Strategic Business Unit Model Strategy Introduction The purpose of this paper is to examine a Strategic Business Unit for its overall fit and alignment within its corporate environment. For this case study, the corporate parent must be a publically traded, multinational corporation with two or more strategic business units. The corporation that will be examined is Proctor and Gamble. This study will begin by understanding the parent corporation through its history, its basic or generic corporate strategy, the current structure of the corporation, and its overarching business model. The case study will then thoroughly examine the selected strategic business unit to include its value chain, strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats (SWOT), marketing and sales, comparison to competitors, stock trends and shareholder value. In order to complete this study the effects of corporate parenting strategy, an examination of its resources and capabilities, and review of recent and emerging trends within the industry must also be examined. However, before this paper can delve into Proctor and Gamble and its strategic business unit basic theory and business analysis techniques must be determined and defined. The different theories and analysis techniques that will be used are Value Chain Analysis, Corporate Parenting Analysis, SWOT Analysis, and analysis of corporate resources and capabilities. These will be...
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...community colleges began offering baccalaureate degrees; this phenomenon has resulted in controversy over the mission and function of the community college. the mission of most community colleges as shaped by the following commitments: * Serving all segments of society though an open-access admissions policy that offers equal and fair treatment to all students * Providing a comprehensive educational program * Serving the community as a community-based institution of higher education Teaching and learning * Fostering lifelong learning Many believe that a community college cannot be all things to all people and offering four-year degrees may decrease the focus from the open access mission (Dougherty, 2001; Eaton, 2005; Townsend, 2005; Wattenbarger, 2000). Furthermore, the graduates‘ preparedness to compete in the market or be successful in graduate school has been questioned. Others believe that the community college should respond to the needs of its community and the changing student population (Floyd, 2006; Floyd & Walker, 2003; Walker, 2001). There are...
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...Nike doing business in Indonesia Firm Profile Indonesia is a difficult entrant country environment for corporations to do business in which have constraints like: child labor, low wages, mandatory overtime, and education. Low wages are beneficial for Nike; on the same token the constraints like child labor, unfair work conditions, and mandatory overtime can harm the world renowned brands repetition. The media has painted negative picture of Nike, because productivity of shoes and other athletic apparel comes with the cost of unethical work conditions and labor practices. Arguments have been made that the effort of Nike outsourcing it’s manufacturing to factories in Indonesia, is the wrong choice. Furthermore, Nike has a social responsibility to maintain a satisfactory standard in the facilities where its products are manufactured. Condoning mandatory overtime is unethical. Importance should be placed on upholding the dignity of its workers. We will determine if doing business in Indonesia is a decision that Nike should maintain, due to the negative back lash that they receive in the United States from the Media. Along with indicating what is the best strategy should be applied for doing business in Indonesia. Operation The name Nike is the Greek goddess of victory (Ballinger, 1997) .Nike Corporation was originated by Phillip Knight an athlete from Beaverton Oregon. Knight in his beginning started importing shoes from Japan in efforts to compete with athletic companies...
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...Theoretical explanation of singlehood as a lifestyle A person who is not in a romantic intimate relationship is considered to be single. “Unclaimed treasure”, “old maid” and “spinster” are terms that are used synonymously to refer to women who remain single throughout their lives Baumbusch (2004). There’s a number of ways in which singlehood can be viewed, some may see it a personal choice while others might believe that it’s a symptom of problematic attachment styles. The purpose of this paper is to discuss explanations for why people may adopt single lifestyles, to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of these explanations and to finally support why I believe singlehood is seldom a choice but more of a response to circumstances that do not offer the opportunity for another alternative like marriage. This thought is also supported by Buambusch J. L. (2004, p 9)) when it says that none of the participants had consciously chosen single life; this is demonstrated in their short term plans in anticipation of future marriage. The theories that will be examined in this paper are the Sternberg’s typology of love and connectedness, theories of interpersonal attraction and attachment styles in intimate relationships. Psychologist Robert Sternberg (1988) created his influential triangular theory of love. He believed that different types of love (liking, infatuated love, empty love, romantic love, companionate love, fatuous love and consummate love) arise from different combinations...
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...well-constructed poetic language and simple eloquent style, conveys a heartfelt message toward subjects like loved ones, everyday items, and rural America that are effortless to comprehend throughout his poetry as a result of his tone, imagery, personification, and the uncomplicated metaphors. Kooser has always been identified primarily as a poet. “While I was at work, I did everything that was required of me and kept getting promoted. But never did I aspire to be anything in the life insurance business” (Kooser). Kooser’s poems are typically brief, metaphors of ordinary people, items and everyday moments in life. Kooser was the winner of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in poetry. He was named the first U.S. Poet Laureate from the Great Plains in August 2004 and was reappointed for another year. After receiving a call...
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...08/10/2014 HEALTH PROMOTION The Effects of Socioeconomic Influences of Health LO1 ICON COLLEGE (LO1) = TASK 1 1 • The notes contained in this PowerPoint presentation will cover LO1 (1.1;1.2;1.3) • Please print notes prior to attending lectures ICON COLLEGE (LO1) = TASK 1 2 1 08/10/2014 Learning Outcomes (LO) On successful completion of this lecture a learner will: LO1: Understand the socio-economic influences on health 1.1 explain the effects of socio-economic influences on health. 1.2 assess the relevance of government sources in reporting on inequalities in health. 1.3 discuss reasons for barriers to accessing healthcare. ICON COLLEGE (LO1) = TASK 1 3 Unit Content (LO1) Influences: social e.g. disposable income, unemployment, lifestyle choices, environment, access to healthcare facilities, access to information, citizenship status, discrimination. Sources of information: reports and enquiries e.g. Black Report DHSS 1980, Acheson Report ‘Independent Inquiry in ‘Inequalities in Health’ 1998, Health and Lifestyle Surveys (HALS), Health Survey for England (HSFE), census data ICON COLLEGE (LO1) = TASK 1 4 2 08/10/2014 Definitions (Class participation Review) • What is health promotion? • What is public health? • What do we mean by determinant of health? • What do we mean by environmental factors? ICON COLLEGE (LO1) = TASK 1 5 The main determinants of health Dahlgren and Whitehead's model, 1992 Figure 1: adapted from...
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...people in the world today are switching from drinking tap water to drinking bottled water. The number of people who drink bottled water has been rising over the past few decades and by an average of 7% per year. Some reasons for this could be because bottled water is convenient and is said to taste better and be healthier for you than tap water. However this is not always the case. The water that you just paid for could have possibly come out of the municipal water supply. The global consumption of bottled water was 154 billion liters in 2004, up 57 percent from the 98 billion liters consumed in 1999. Even though most of the time bottled water is no healthier than tap water, it can cost up to 10,000 times more, as much as $2.50 per liter or $10 per gallon in some areas. This is almost the price of a gallon of gas. Bottled water is consumed by half of all Americans. The United States consumes more bottled water than any other country on earth. In 2004, the US consumed 26 billion...
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...PROPERTY RIGHTS REARRANGEMENT FOR SCALLOP FISHERY SUSTAINABILITY Terms of Reference This paper seeks to review how a property rights rearrangement can ensure scallop fishery is harvested at a sustainable level in New Zealand. An explanation behind the rationale behind the use of individual transferable quota will be given as well as an overview on the subject. An outline of the difficulties that authorities might expect to incur when setting up and managing an individual transferable quota will be undertaken as well as strategies that can be used to avoid or solve these difficulties. Terms: Self-governance, ITQ, OMS, transaction costs Executive Summary This paper addresses the benefits New Zealand can gain through implementation of an ITQ system over the local scallop sector. Following the individual transfer quota system is the most sustainable way forward for fisheries to ensure that future supplies will not be depleted. Strategies can be employed to ensure that sustainable practices are followed, such as rotational harvesting, which gives the fisheries a level of profitability with the least negative effect on all parties. Introduction The rationale for application of individual transferable quota (ITQ) for scallops will be reviewed in light of identifying the ITQ system as the better choice for New Zealand to follow when opposed to a regulatory approach. There have been sustainable practices in fishing on a governmental and commercial level for many years. Laws have...
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...AN ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS OF WAG HIMRA ZONE BY MELSEW TEFERA MEKONEN A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES OF ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT JUNE 2005 ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES An Assessment of Community Participation in the Management of Primary Schools of Wag Himra Zone By MELSEW TEFERA MEKONEN JUNE 2005 ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES AN ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS OF WAG HIMRA ZONE BY MELSEW TEFERA MEKONEN APPROVAL OF BOARD OF EXAMINERS ATO GIRMAY BERHE ________________ Chairman, Department Graduate Committee Signature Ato AYALEW SHIBESHI (Assoc. Pro.) ______________ Advisor Signature Ato MELAKU _YIMAM _________________ Examiner, Internal Signature Ato GETACHEW YOSEPH _________________ Examiner, External Signature Acknowledgement First of all, my praise is to God and Virgin Marry for helping me to pass all the hard moments and reach this level. My greatest and heartfelt thanks go to my thesis advisor Ato Ayalew Shibeshi (Asso. Prof.) for his unreserved scholarly comments and technical advice. Without him, this study would not have been...
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...Aquatic eutrophication promotes pathogenic infection in amphibians Pieter T. J. Johnson*†, Jonathan M. Chase‡, Katherine L. Dosch§, Richard B. Hartson§, Jackson A. Gross¶, Don J. Larson , Daniel R. Sutherland**††, and Stephen R. Carpenter§ *Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado, Ramaley N122, Boulder, CO 80309-0334; ‡Department of Biology, Washington University, Box 1137, St. Louis, MO 63130; §Center for Limnology, University of Wisconsin, 680 North Park Street, Madison, WI 53706-1492; ¶Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, 3535 Harbor Boulevard, Suite 110, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; Institute of Arctic Biology, University of Alaska, P.O. Box 751403, Fairbanks, AK 99775; and **Department of Biology and River Studies Center, University of Wisconsin, 1725 State Street, La Crosse, WI 54601 Contributed by Stephen R. Carpenter, August 16, 2007 (sent for review June 18, 2007) The widespread emergence of human and wildlife diseases has challenged ecologists to understand how large-scale agents of environmental change affect host–pathogen interactions. Accelerated eutrophication of aquatic ecosystems owing to nitrogen and phosphorus enrichment is a pervasive form of environmental change that has been implicated in the emergence of diseases through direct and indirect pathways. We provide experimental evidence linking eutrophication and disease in a multihost parasite system. The trematode parasite Ribeiroia ondatrae sequentially infects birds...
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