Organized crime: social scourge or auspicious atrocity

Law & contracts   |   Criminal law   |   Case study   |   06/29/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «As Gus Tyler once pointed out in his introduction to Organized Crime in America, "Organized crime is a product and reflection of our national culture" (Maas xviii). However, when the words organized crime is mentioned in almost any situation,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Peter Maas, author of The Valachi Papers, defines organized crime.. A common negative association with organized crime.. Organized crime is illegal, laws against the actions of participating in organized crime are often create.. Another problem that...»

The problem of binge drinking, alcohol abuse among contemporary college transfer students

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   06/27/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Except for scratches and wounds that occur during school breaks every year, the most notable outcomes of college drinking that frequently come to the public's attention are sporadic student deaths resulting from excessive use of alcohol like for...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Brief Statistics.. Review of Literature.. Needs Assessment.. Contribution to the Mission / Learning Outcomes.. Intervention.. Evaluation.....»

All day kindergarten Vs half day kindergarten

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Kindergarten programs first became popular after World War I. The kindergarten programs during that time were given on a half-day basis in order to serve more children and to save more money. During the depression, the enrollment in kindergarten...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Half Day Kindergarten Program.. Advantages of Half-Day Programs.. Disadvantages of Half-Day Programs.. All Day Kindergarten Program.. Advantages of All-Day Kindergarten Program.. Disadvantages of All-Day Kindergarten...»

Contamination of Groundwater in the Mahoning County by E. Coli Bacteria ( Pictures included )

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Case study   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The majority of the Earth's water, specifically 99% of it, makes up oceans, ice caps and glaciers, so only 1% is left for humans to use (What is Surface, 2001). Although we have a limited water supply, this does not stop us from wasting water or...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Importance of water quality.. General Statistics.. Mahoning County's status.. What affects the quality of water in Mahoning County.. Chemicals.. E. Coli. Prevention of E. Coli Contamination.. Sewage pipelines.. Septic Tanks.. Farms...»

Human Resources Management: Challenges and Controlling Mechanisms

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Case study   |   06/26/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Organizational Psychology holds that successful organizations focus not only on market realities and sustainable competitive advantages, but also on their human capital, which they consider as their most vital asset. In a sense, facts and figures...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Defining Human Resources Management.. Human Resources Management features.. Planning.. Recruitment and Selection.. Training and Development.. Some of the most commonly used performance evaluation methods.. Graphic Rating...»

Brain Craniotomy

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   06/09/2008   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Undoubtedly, the brain is an essential organ of the human body. Without this vital organ, senses such sight, hearing, tasting, smelling and feeling cannot be put to use. The brain controls everything in the human body 1 and is considered a complex...»

Synopsis abstract : «The Rationale Behind Awake Craniotomy. Utility of Awake Craniotomy. Anesthesia. New Anesthetic Agents. Desflurane. Sevoflurane. Remifentanil. Monitoring. New Procedures. Stereotactic Biopsy/ Craniotomy. Kinds of Anesthetics . Anesthetic...»

Japanese and Canadian economies in Relation to Each Other and the International Economy

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Case study   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «When the issue of international or global economic history is discussed, the overall impact of the United States on the development of the international economy is typically viewed as a linchpin for the development of investigation. While it is...»

Synopsis abstract : «Japan has played a significant role in the development of the global economy.. The Trade Dispute between Canada and Japan.. Differing ideologies that both countries held with respect to the development of three partnerships and foreign...»

AIDS in Africa (2005)

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   06/04/2008   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : «Research on the historical development of HIV/AIDS demonstrates that the first cases of this disease can be traced back to 1978. Although AIDS had not been identified at that time, five men in different parts of the world had died from unusual, yet...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Demographics of AIDS.. AIDS in Africa: Total Cases for 2003 and 1997.. HIV/AIDS Related Deaths in Sub-Saharan Africa by Age Between 1997 and 2002.. Social/Cultural Variables.. Economic Variables.. Political Variables.. The Impacts...»

Methods for Improving Reading Fluency among Struggling Readers in the Intermediate Grades

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «The ultimate goal of reading is being able to comprehend. There are many components and stages to reading that need to be addressed before comprehension can occur, beginning with the concepts of print on up to phonemic awareness and word...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction and Thesis Statement.. Definition.. Repeated Reading-Supporting Methods.. Non Repetitive Reading Methods-Opposing Methods.. Evaluation.. Action Plan....»

Personhood: Social psychology

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   06/02/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Social psychology is an interdisciplinary area of study on how social conditions affect human beings. The focus from the psychological perspective is explaining the influence of interaction (whether actual, imagined or implied) with others on an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Emerging approaches to social psychology.. An analytical definition of a person is that he has recognition, existence and legal capacity under law.. The biological membership to the Homo sapiens species needs to be refined.. Formal language has a...»

Taking the Lid off Jungle Fever: A Content Analysis

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   06/02/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «There has been a marked increase in the rate of interracial marriages involving Blacks. In fact, from the 1960 to the 1990 Census, black intermarriages have grown four-fold. It has been surmised that this is brought about by the stronger synthesis...»

Synopsis abstract : «Research Question and Background.. Analysis and Conclusion.. This phenomenon of racism goes beyond the realm of interracial marriages or relations. . Future Directions.. One other limitation of the study is the fact that the content analysis has...»

The SAT: Standardized Aptitude Test or Stratifying Academic Troublemaker?

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   06/02/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «1600 has become one of the most desirable numbers in academic society. There is arguably no other number that carries so much weight, that sends such a heavy message among members of the educational system. The SAT test (or Scholastic Aptitude Test...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Inferences to be made from the College Board's statement . How the test reflects and influences American thought. The testing location . Distancing, separation, and social stratification . The test's immediate purpose and...»

Menstruation Suppression, Seasonale, and Women's Bodies in the 21rst Century

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   05/30/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «For many women, a menstrual cycle is an inextricable part of being a woman. From the onset of menarche, through childbirth, and into menopause, a woman's feminine nature is defined by menstruation, a uniquely female experience. In the twenty-first...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Menstruation suppression: A Brief History. Menstruation suppression and Dr. Elsimar Coutinho. Menstruation suppression and birth control: A linked history. Seasonal's change in the debate. Seasonal's practicality and redundancy. Media...»

Too Dumb To Know You're Smart?

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   05/30/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Since World War II high school students have become increasingly used to government imposed standardized testing: its language, its implications, its impact. Graduation tests and college admissions tests like the SAT are hotly disputed, but the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The ever-increasing role of standardized testing. This new method was the AP program. Examples of the power of challenges . The guarantee of an AP course's quality. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Hamlet: Playing a Role

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Case study   |   05/15/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «One of the most prominent themes in "Hamlet" is acting. Its uses and abuses are constantly remarked on by Hamlet and other characters. Hamlet's view of play-acting is a complicated one; sometimes he admires it, but at other times he is disillusioned...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Imagining the distress the actor would show. A trait Hamlet would have benefited from. Aspects of playing and playmaking . The ghostly king . Conclusion. Works cited....»

Can the development of online business activity weaken the influence of organizational culture?

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   05/12/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Organizational cultures have been a popular topic since the advent of the 1980s. At that time, the management literature began to popularise the claim that the 'excellence' of an organization is seen in the ways by which its members have learned to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The development of online business . Pathology of the individualism . PDI research scores . The IBM database . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

The Censorship of Pornography

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   05/09/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Robert Marshall's "Internet Filters Should Be Used to Reduce Access to Internet Pornography" addresses the controversial issues of pornography and Internet censorship simultaneously. Pornography is controversial because of the often graphic nature...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Marshall's error when discussing what should and should not be allowed in a library. Appealing to people's feelings on the matter . Concern about the consequences of his writing . The problem: Making cases harder. Conclusion. Works...»

How firms use efficiency wages to raise employee productivity and how it explains wage stickiness in the labour market

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   05/09/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Some firms will attempt to increase their profits by improving their worker productivity by paying a wage that is above the wage paid by other competing firms. A well known example of the gains from this sort of wage setting is found in third world...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Demonstrating and critically examining how a firm sets wages. Firms in today's economic environment . The economic theory of efficiency wages . An explanation of wage stickiness. Conclusion. Bibliog...»

Why do firms alter labour hours just before employment?

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   05/09/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The model of labour demand in terms of hours worked by employees assumes that firms instantly adjust their employment when the economic environment or business cycle changes. A firm looking to change the size of its work force will always find that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Choosing the amount of labour services. The asymmetry between hiring and firing. The most common instance of changing the hours worked by employees . Taking on new workers . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Homosexuality in China

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   05/05/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Despite being the most populous and regulated nation in Asia, China still does not have any official statistics on the number of homosexuals in the country. However, unofficial estimates indicate that there may be 20-40 million homosexuals currently...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. History. Psychiatric evaluations. Chinese gays: Relationships and sexual practices. Discrimination and homophobia. Mental health issues. HIV and homosexuals. Theories of oppression and repression. C...»

Abortion Protestors: Man v. Machine

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   05/01/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «In the war waged between abortion-rights activists and anti-abortion protestors, the front lines are often in front of abortion clinics or medical facilities that provide abortions. Since the landmark Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, legal abortion in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Place. Violence is not the answer. Time. On the road. Manner. Taking it personally. Necessary restriction. References....»

The roles of a manager: A comparison between theory and business reality

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   04/30/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This practicum field project is the result of an interview conducted with the Investor Relations & Strategic Development Director of Citigroup in Athens, Greece.* The goal of this project is to compare the views of a prominent executive with the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Theoretical approach. Famous quotes about the roles of a manager. How would you define a manager?. Do you favor expectancy theory in successful organizations?. The leader-designer, the leader-teacher and the leader-steward. Is reflective...»

African American Children's Literature and the Quilting Trope

History & geography   |   Modern history   |   Case study   |   04/28/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «African American children's literature is rich with significant themes and tropes that educators can effectively use to teach about important events, figures, and historical facts in a culturally sensitive way to a diverse classroom of students. It...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Quilts during the period of enslavement. Guiding slaves to freedom . Books that are a part of African American children's literature . The 'quilt of night': The freedom and safety of night. The Quilt and family...»

Eminent Domain Use and Abuse in Long Branch, New Jersey

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   04/25/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «Eminent domain is, at its essence, the power of a governmental entity to take private real estate for public use, with or without the permission of its owner. The right is most often exercised as a last resort, when all other avenues of negotiations...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Refusal to sell to the city. The resort town of Long Branch . Long Branch's decline . Furlong's group . The political process to pass the plan . The clearest outcome of Long Branch's Master Plan. Feedback from a minority of Long Branch...»

What are the powerful symbols of rebirth and hope?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the course of time and contained within most historical references that discuss, analyze and theorize about ancient as well as modern religions there is almost always a reference to symbols as they relate to the multitude of religions....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Symbols of rebirth and hope. Christianity. Judaism. Islam. Islamic symbols of hope and rebirth. Buddhism. Buddhist symbols of hope and rebirth. Hinduism. Taoism. Taoist symbols of hope and rebirth. Changes in thoughts after...»

The dependencia Theory And Its Impact on Latin America

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Case study   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Latin America is one of the most troubled and interesting areas of the world. It has constantly been plagued by political, economic, and social hardships. For years outsiders have looked at Latin America and pondered why this region has not...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Actions Taken to Resolve the Problem (Specific Policy Adopted). Getting a more specific idea of ISI. Results and effectiveness of the policy chosen. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Andrews County Texas: History and Geography

History & geography   |   Geography   |   Case study   |   04/24/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «On August 1875, the state legislature passed an act creating 54 new counties. One of them was Andrews County. This act caused the break-up of Bexar County, one of the larger counties, which encompassed most of the Southern Plains and the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Holding the county under the jurisdiction of Shakleford County. Andrews County's main source of employment . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Post impressionism in To the Lighthouse

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Case study   |   04/23/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Very little endures in Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse; by the third book most of the characters have died tragic and largely overlooked deaths, or they have disappeared almost without mention. Only two characters, the neurotic philosopher Mr....»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Lily Briscoe's and the other characters. Mr. Ramsay's dissatisfaction with his work life. Mr. Ramsay's quest for physical and factual truth. The representation of beauty. Her attack on the idea of portraying truth in a novel . The end...»

Homosexuality and the Law in Canada

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Case study   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Authority has always discriminated and has been prejudiced towards several different categories of people. Whether it's ethnic group, gender, size, or sexual orientation there has been a history of unfair treatment. The world has come a long way...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Public discrimination towards gays and lesbians. Punishment for homosexuality according to the English common law first. Persecuting homosexuals . Legalizing same sex marriage . Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Teen Pregnancy: The need for a Comprehensive Sexual Education Program in Massachusetts

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «Why does the United States have almost four times the rate of teen pregnancies as France? Almost nine times the teen pregnancy rates of the Netherlands? Other nations have sexual education implemented in an effective manner within their school...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Comprehensive sexual education. Puberty, changes in the body. More availability of contraception. Policy recommendations for older urban communities and areas with high rates of teen pregnancy. Process development: How I developed my...»

"Mom, why is Black Beauty in the back of that semi?" Truths of Modern Day Horse Slaughter

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Case study   |   04/22/2008   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «The Black Stallion, Mr. Ed, My Friend Flicka, all reminders of the American icon that has been so closely tied to our past. Horses have served humans throughout our American History, carrying us on their backs through the Wild West, tiling our...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The horse slaughter industry . Horses not acquired legally. Three slaughter houses in the United States owned by other countries. At the slaughter house. Federal mandate: Horses must be rendered unconscious before slitting their...»

The American's with Disabilities Act

Law & contracts   |   Other law subjects   |   Case study   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The Americans with Disability Act provides the unique opportunity to enhance self-determination, choice, and greater freedom for all men, women, and children with disabilities in the United States. The most significant movement was the black civil...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Establishing the President's panel on mental retardation. The 1973 Rehabilitation Act. The Americans with Disability act . Title II of the Act. Conclusion. References ....»

An Exploration of Diversity and Self Monitoring

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Today we live in a world that undeniably diverse, especially in the United States of America. We strive to have a peaceful coexistence of diverse ethnic groups, as we embrace our similarities yet still hold our differences close. Historically, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The perfect theory . The two ways of holding prejudice. Self monitoring . The first few tasks. The administering the race IAT scale. Conclusion. Work cited....»

Adopted Children's Personalities in Relation to Biological and Adopted Parents

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «Adoption is a word that is thrown around all too much today in the English language. In 2004, we adopt a greyhound, adopt a soldier overseas, and adopt a tree. Needless to say, all of these uses for "adopt" has led the masses to be distracted as to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Finding birth parents willing to take part in the study. The independent variable in the study . The first thing to do . A strong correlation between personality of the adopted parents and the child. Concl...»

Pre-Travel Advice Sysytem in The UK - An Assesment

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   04/21/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «The UK residents are well-recognized international travelers exploring different parts of the world including disease endemic regions like the Indian Sub-continent & the Africa. This pattern of travel makes them vulnerable to infectious diseases...»

Synopsis abstract : «Background. Research problem statement and objectives. Conceiving a qualitative and exploratory research framework. Methodology and research framework. Epistemology and methodological approach. Search strategy. Inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data...»

Sudan: A Sociological Study

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   04/18/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The largest country in Africa, the Republic of Sudan has been the victim of famines, unstable military rule, coup d'etats, violation of human rights issues, and one of the most violent civil wars in the continent. Spanning an area of 2,503,890 sq km...»

Synopsis abstract : «Research findings. Dependency theory. Religion and politics. Democracy and dictatorship. Ethnic-cultural divisions. Women and development. Agrarian reform and the politics of rural change. The political economy. Social ills, social problems, and...»

Exodus to America: The experience of Irish Women in a New World.

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Case study   |   04/16/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Throughout the 19th century, the Irish were leaving Ireland by the thousands in hope of a better life in America. During the famine the numbers intensified, bringing large amounts of poor and destitute families over to the growing American cities of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Female emigration from Ireland . Irish American marriage patterns. Employment for young Irish women in America. The situation for working Irish women in America . Good luck in finding jobs or husbands . Husbandless Irish women and...»

Running head: Circadian Photoreception A look at circadian photoreception in blind people

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   04/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «In humans, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) controls the body's circadian rhythms. Each day, sighted people have the opportunity to reset their internal clock based on the amount of ambient light entering their retinas. The retina contains a subset...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract:.. How Do Blind People Know the Time of Day?. A look at circadian photoreception in blind people.. Intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells . Protein synthesis and degradation in the SCN . Conclusion. Ref...»

Geographic Information Systems: Modeling and Analytical Shortcomings with a Landscape Archaeological Case Study

Science & technology   |   Geology   |   Case study   |   04/14/2008   |   .doc   |   24 pages
Document abstract : «Archaeology has traditionally been defined relative to anthropology as "anthropology of the past" but an alternative viewpoint defines archaeology as "geography of the past." As with other geographically-based fields, archaeological research...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Commercial GIS shortfalls. Temporal GIS. 3-D GIS. Case Study: Landscape archaeology in the Granikos River Valley. Research motivation. Research goals. Research questions. Research approach. Surveying concerns. Data adjustments. A...»

"The Separation Between Meaning and Its Signifiers and Identity as the Form Outside: The Possibilities Within Identity Politics"

Social studies   |   Educational studies   |   Case study   |   04/14/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «A country subjects itself to the hegemony of essentialism through its use of borders to define its geography and its attempts to effectively identify itself through the distillation of its dominant cultural characteristics. It subscribes to the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The singularity of identity . Vasconcelos's argument about Latin America. Maintaining a sense of achievement. Kafka's woman: Transcend the stability of that which exists. The involvement with identity . The Pacheco as illuminations of...»

Global Governance and Economic Development

Economics & finance   |   Economics   |   Case study   |   02/07/2008   |   .pdf   |   11 pages
Document abstract : «According to common perception among economists, the idea of institutional economics started with Ronald Coarse's article, "The Nature of the Firm" (1937) where the concepts of transaction costs and economic analysis were first introduced (Coarse,...»

Synopsis abstract : «New institutional economics. Case study: Eastern europe. Social capital theory. Case study: El Salvador. New growth theory. Case study: The Asian miracle. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Water Research Project

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   12/21/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The human body is composed of 50-80% water. Blood and muscles contain significant amounts, and approximately 95% of the brain is water. All body systems and organs need water to function properly, and will shut down without it. Most of the chemical...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Dehydration and drinking too much water. Quality of drinking water. Problems effecting drinking water. Conclusion. References....»

No Differences Found Between FR and FI Reinforcement Schedules

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   12/07/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «To have understood which schedules of reinforcement produce a desired behavior, we examined whether a Fixed Ratio (FR) scale was more effective than a Fixed Interval (FI) scale. Subjects participated in an interview and were unaware that they were...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Method. Participants. Procedure. Results. Discussion. References ....»

Running Head: The Relationship between Depression and Age

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   11/27/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Depression may be influenced by age differences. Other studies showed no relationship between age and depression so one should expect no relationship between the two in further studies. Data was obtained from 41 college students in order to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. No correlation found between depression and age in a classroom. Method. Participants. Materials . Procedure. Results. Discussion. References....»

An Assessment of Historical and Contemporary Land Use at Hedgehog Mountain, Freeport, Maine, via Field Observation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   11/26/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this investigation was to collect information that allowed the formulation of a hypothesis as to the land-use history of the Hedgehog Mountain preserve, and to correlate empirical observations with a limited literature review in an...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Plant communities. Hydrology. Disturbance history. Discussion. Conclusion. References....»

Gas Chromatography

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Case study   |   11/20/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Chromatography is a technique used to separate and analyze chemicals. It was initially discovered in the early 1900's by chemist Mikhail Tsvett who was researching chlorophyll to separate plant pigments.1 The components undergoing separation are...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Procedure. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. References....»

Exercise Physiology Lab

Social studies   |   Sports   |   Case study   |   11/13/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «Exercise causes numerous physiological changes in the body. Body temperature increases during exercise because heat is generated in proportion to our need to produce energy. Sweat is a by product of the body heat generated and is sent to the surface...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Method. Results. Discussion. References....»

Osmolarity and Body Volume

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Water comprises a very large part of an organism's body. The delicate balances within the systems of an organism involve the concentrations of, to name a few, Na+, K+, Cl-, and Ca2+ salts (Dilger and Collins, p. 9). There are two types of fluids...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Materials and methods. Results. Discussion. Citations....»

Frog CV Lab Report

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   10/23/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «One of the most important organs in the body is the heart. Of course, this organ is of great importance not only in humans but in all vertebrates. Blood, which carries nutrients, oxygen, and wastes from organ to organ within the body is pumped by...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Materials and methods. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. References....»

The Battle of the Sexes in Ancient India

Philosophy & literature   |   Literature   |   Case study   |   10/22/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «For time immemorial, mankind has been locked in a vicious and never-ending struggle against an enemy that is cunning, resourceful, and not above hitting below the belt; in short the one enemy that is capable of presenting a formidable challenge on...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The first group to be analyzed. Similarity between the two groups of men . The women of The Thousand and One Nights. The desire of the peasant women to hurt their husbands. Conclusion. Works cited....»

Bacterial Transformation

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «The process of genetic transformation is an important tool used in biotechnology. It has been used in agriculture to create plants that are resistant to different kinds of conditions. In medicine it is being used to try and create bacteria that...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Discussion. Work cited....»

ATP Production through Fermentation

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Many people are already indirectly familiar with the processes of fermentation, from the baker to the body builder. The baker, when baking his bread, adds yeasts that produces CO2, which makes the bread rise. Alcohol is also produced during this...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Discussion. Work cited....»

Ka and Buffer Titrations

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Case study   |   10/09/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «As living things, we are highly sensitive to changes in our environment; this doesn't only mean changes outside our body, but changes from within also. For the cells in our bodies to function properly a certain temperature and pH has to be...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Discusion. Works cited....»

Effect of Congruency on Reaction Time and Error Rate

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Case study   |   10/03/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «This experiment was conducted as a way to look at top-down, versus bottom-up processing. Subjects read the names of colors off Stroop boards, written first in a congruent color of ink, and next in an incongruent color. This allowed an opportunity to...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Method. Participants. Materials. Procedure. Data analysis. Results. Discussion. References....»

Reflex Physiology

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Case study   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : «A human specimen can contain a number of involuntary responses (responses not consciously controlled) to outside stimuli; science calls this response a reflex. Some reflexes disappear as e mature into adults, such as suckling, grasp reflex, Moro...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Osmolarity and Body Volume

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : «Our bodies and many other animals' cells extracellular and intracellular fluids are mainly comprised of water with ionized salts in solution. These salts, mainly Na+, K+, Cl-, Ca2+, and Mg2+ ( Foundations Of Biology: Cell and Organ Physiology,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Evolution into osmoconformers . The subject of the experiments. Methods. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. Bibliography....»

Hydronium Concentration of Water and its Effect on Fast Plant Growth

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   10/02/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Acid rain has always been said to damage the plant life which absorbs the acid water as it would regular water. In this experiment we have decided to see whether this is true and if acid content of water has any effect on plant growth. We have setup...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The Wisconsin fast plant . Method. Results. Discussion. Conclusion. Resources....»

Experiment: Mole Ratios, Limiting and Excess Reactants and Precent Yield

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Case study   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this lab is as follows: To use mole ratios to predict the amount of precipitate formed, to use mole ratios to study the effect of reactant molarity on the yield of product, to use mole ratios to study limiting and excess reactants,...»

Synopsis abstract : «Purpose: . Theory:. Materials. Procedure-. Observations. Experiment Errors. Conclusion. Sometimes the smallest occurrences are a big deal in chemistry and it is important to note them and acknowledge that they exist.....»

Chemical Changes

Science & technology   |   Physics & chemistry   |   Case study   |   09/26/2007   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : «The purpose of this lab was to find out the indications of chemical changes and reactions when mixing two different substances, which are listed specifically in the Observations section. The purpose is also to find out how a percent by mass solution...»

Synopsis abstract : «Purpose. Theory. Materials. Procedure . Observations. Errors. Other Observations. Conclusions....»

Population Ecology Using D.melanogaster and D. Virilis

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   09/18/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «In the "Population Ecology Experiment", fruit flies were used to investigate the factors that enhanced and limited population growth in these species alone as well as in the presence of other species. In this experiment, the effects of high and low...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Data. Discussion. References....»

Water Pollution

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «This article deals with a possible solution to water pollution in a Wisconsin suburb. However the results could be universally interpreted, with the method of prevention being employed in many areas of the world. The Article describes a scientist's...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Adverse effects upon any body of water by human activity. Toxic pollutants . Methods. Testing absorption rate of various soils . Tests done on Mallard (aquatic bird in Hungary) when exposed to Cu and Pb. Results. Sources of...»

Forest Ecology Lab Report

Science & technology   |   Biology   |   Case study   |   09/17/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «This lab was set up in order to demonstrate the diversity and at the same time scarcity of species of plants in a long island forest as an example for a very global issue. The main principles involved were the community structure and dynamics of...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Methods. Results. Tables and graphs. Discussion. Organization and writing mechanics. Strengths and areas of improvement. References....»

Risk in Modern Finance

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   08/27/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : «Modern finance and much of economic theory is based on the assumption that individuals that make up the marketplace in which transactions occur, act rationally and know every piece of information associated with their decision-making process in...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The field of behavioral finance . The finding of Kahneman and Tversky . The role played by overconfidence people's behavior . Conclusion....»

The transformation of Hoechst into Aventis

Business & market   |   Management   |   Case study   |   03/06/2007   |   .ppt   |   18 slides
Document abstract : «THE COMPANY Hoechst was a chemical and pharmaceutical company founded in 1863 Hoechst internationalizes its production after WWII AVENTIS 1999: Hoechst and Rhône-Poulenc decide to create a subsidiary company, Aventis THE FUSION 1999 : Hoechst...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Hoechst's transformation . The main steps of Hoechst development . A need for change. HRM and change regarding this transformation . Implementing strategy . Choosing the right men. Communicating. Legal and philosophical obstacles...»

Gfk Group. Market research

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   12/13/2006   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : «The GfK Group is the 4th market research organization worldwide. Its activities cover five business divisions Custom Research, Retail and Technology, Consumer Tracking, Media and HealthCare. The Group has approximately 130 companies located in more...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction of the company. Risk management within the company and the international department. External risks for the group . Public image and the risk of deterioration . Stakeholder relationships . Customers . Shareholders. Media . Commercial...»

Marketing case: Palm

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   11/30/2006   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : «To develop the PalmPilot, Palm Computing used the following steps: •New product Strategy development •Idea generation •Development •Market testing •Commercialisation The PalmPilot target market includes technology opinion leaders; they...»

Synopsis abstract : «Steps of the new product process. Target market. Changes required by consumers. Points of difference between palm and substitute products. Reasons for success or failure. Market research. Competition. Market shares. Competitive market...»

Green marketing issues about Total

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   11/27/2006   |   .doc   |   16 pages
Document abstract : «Total is a leading multinational energy company with 111, 401 employees and operations in more than 130 countries. Together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, Total is the fourth largest publicly-traded oil and gas integrated company in the...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction of the company. History. Facts about total. Strategy . General analysis about total. Respect of the regulations and norm. Porter Five Forces. Value chain analysis . Eco performance matrix. Products analysis . Leveraging oil and gas...»

The Centennial Olympic Stadium: a successful project

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   09/19/2006   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : «In 1996, there was a battle between Atlanta and Athens for the organization of the last Olympic Games of the twentieth century. It would have been a beautiful mythical moment if the games where celebrated there where the story began, one century...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Architectures. Facility Constructors . Project description and functions. Problems with construction and design: A project failed?. Budget. Time planning. Schedule control process encompasses six major...»

Analysis of the development strategy of Société Générale in Europe

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Case study   |   08/21/2006   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Achieving an integrated market for banks and financial conglomerates is a core component of the European policy in the area of financial services. Even if the banking market seems to remains mainly national, the free movement of capital, the...»

Synopsis abstract : «The European banking market. . The development strategy of société générale in Europe. . In detail banking, the central and eastern European choice. . Czech Republic: Komercni Banca (bought in 2001). . Slovenia. . Romania....»

Paris 2012

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Case study   |   07/12/2006   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : «Marketing is often referred as the set of techniques by which a company makes consumers buy its products. However, marketing can also be seen as a wider activity, that includes selling ideas and services, that do not only fulfill indivudual needs...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Paris: A city to hold the Games . The concept for the Games . Sustainability and legacy. Internal and external analysis. Paris 2012: A concept to promote. The rallying of all kinds of supporters. Launching a promotion campain to gain...»

How long can the 'Pay As You Go' pensions last? (followed by the case-study of France)

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Case study   |   05/09/2002   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : «Most countries do provide retirement pension schemes within the framework of Pay As You Go pensions. This system however encounters today some unprecedented drawbacks, mainly due to the burden of an ageing population. The future of the retirement...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Pension scheme and today's economic world . The burden of an ageing population. Redefinition of government role in the current context of globalization. The division of national income between active persons and retirees. Pension...»

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