Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are debilitating injuries affecting a large portion of Canadian society. Motor deficits, a hallmark feature of spinal lesions, can be improved in less severe cases through neuroplasticity in the central nervous system. However, commonly used psychoactive drugs, such as alcohol and cannabis, have been shown to impair cortical neuroplasticity, which may impair recovery in individuals with SCIs. The objective of this proposal is to assess the acute effects of both alcohol and THC usage on neuroplasticity...
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Having studied Yeatsâ poetry, I agree completely with the statement informing us that it was the contrast between the âreal worldâ in which he (Yeats) lived and his own vision of what an âideal world' should resemble which is the definition of his work, as well as the motivation for a significant amount of his writings in his later life: generally more cynical works with a clear sense of loss compared to the starry-eyed romantic idealism of his earlier works...
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'I am separated from all things by a hollow space...and I do not even reach to its boundariesâ - Kafkaâs diaries. It is no wonder that Kafka felt such a hollowness between himself and everything around him, considering that he existed within a monotonous, traditional, patriarchal and a habitual society. Such anxiety and separation from meaningfulness in life has not only been utilized by Kafka to practice self-reflection within his own stories but has also been a focal point of...
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Orenthal James Simpson was a renowned American football player who became more famous after being accused of a double murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Simpson and her friend, Ronald Goldman. The case became one of the most distinguished and interesting court cases in modern American history while the murder case of the two still remain unsolved. After prolonged court sessions, OJ was acquitted of the crimes and walked home as a free man. The jury cited the lack of consistency...
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The world is rapidly expanding more than ever. New discoveries in technology allow us to do things like automate the production of cars, produce mass amounts of smartphones that allow us to interact with daily life, and even have cars that drive us around on its own. We have optimized workflows so much that McDonald's burgers can somehow cost $1.00, even considering the amount of work to cultivate crops, raise cows, and ship all of that to your local McDonaldâs....
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The stimulus is an extract from âThe Officeâ in which Jim dresses up as Dwight, such that he looks similar to Dwight. The stimulus brings up issues surrounding identity as, when Jim dresses up as Dwight, Dwight considers this âidentity theftâ. Moreover, other people, such as Pam, around the office consider Jim dressed up as Dwight to be Dwight. Therefore, this gives the impression that Jimâs identity is purely made up of his physical appearance. Hence, it evokes the question...
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Atomic force microscopy (AFM) has advanced to be one in every of the foremost powerful tools for the characterization of material surfaces particularly on the nanoscale. It is a vital Nano instrument technique for several applications such as cell biology and nanoelectronics metrology and inspection. The utilization of a single AFM instrument is understood for its very low speed and not appropriate for scanning massive areas, leading to very-low-throughput measurement. Parallelizing AFM instruments will be presented to overcome those challenges....
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We are currently at war. Weâve been at war for many years, whether itâs battling a civil war or sending out resources to our alliesâ wars. Every day, many brave soldiers are out there, fighting to prevent horrors from happening in the world, but we also have people fighting from the home front. By subtly hacking enemy databases, leaking classified information or taking down online threats, these cyber vigilantes help our soldiers in their own way. Though their hard work...
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Thomas Jefferson has long been casted in a positive light as one of the nationâs most accomplished and esteemed founding fathers, yet not all of Jeffersonâs actions are worthy of warranting such praise. There were often times when Jefferson appeared to renege on his preached virtues, which may cause some to characterize as hypocritical, but Jefferson never strayed too far from what he stood for. Jefferson was simply playing politics and leveraging the public opinion because he wanted to advance...
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Manhattan was once considered the mainstay of wealth and fortune due to the largely rich white population that resided there. The growing population in the area was a suggestion for developers to build more residential living spaces which lead to the erection of more empty buildings and not enough tenants. Over time, more and more black families were beginning to migrate to the east coast to escape the trenchant Jim Crow laws that were oppressive and escape the violence that...
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As the world keeps growing in technology, hackers are finding a new way to gain or access sensitive information. Lot of damage can be done using just a single device like your phone or laptop. Users nowadays needs to be aware of how a hacker tries to gain personal information which can be used against them to access their account or personal sensitive information of the company. In this essay I will explain the importance of cyber security in an...
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The suppression of knowledge and learning which took place in the Middle Ages (500 AD to 1450 AD), which then led to the discovery of inventions. The discovery of inventions changed our world. Inventions were made for the benefit of the people and to develop the world. Inventions made by humans play a significant role in our modern life. There are numerous inventions that were made, some are still in process and others are yet to come. We live in...
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Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Among many magnificent inventions the human brain has come up with, artificial intelligence remains the most controversial yet the most marvelous. Artificial intelligence has recently started to be discussed both in the world and in our country. Some predict that artificial intelligence will reduce manpower, thus lead to unemployment, while others predict great opportunities. Artificial intelligence is a set of software and hardware systems that have many abilities such as human behaviors, digital logic, motion, speech...
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I woke up one friday and noticed that the SAT was the next day. I crammed a bunch of information into my head with the fear that if I managed to fail the test, it would be impossible for me to ever get into a college, but as I was studying all these different types of subjects that I havenât reviewed for years, I asked myself if this simple test taken by majority of Americans is really a good indicator...
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Within the criminal justice system, there are many controversial issues including the high incarceration rate. Specifically, there is a high incarceration rate of juveniles which seems to be an important problem that is affecting society as whole. The youthâs individual welfare and development seem to also be a problem that society is facing. Youth incarceration within the juvenile system leads to many consequences in their future. There is evidence of consequences that result from incarcerating youth in the history of...
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Over the past years, crime has become a major issue of societal and public concern, often leading to the dysfunctional factors of society. As society continued to develop, certain individuals, also known as sociologists, began to study why members of society engaged in crime. These studies led to the acknowledgment that crime is extremely diverse and can be categorized into different segments. A particular segment that contributes significantly to crime would be organized crime. The term organized crime tends to...
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While a wide range of sociocultural forces contribute to the gender gap in mathematics, it is interesting to examine the brain composition of both males and females and the effects it has on overall performance. However, experience alters brain structures and functioning (Benbow, Geary, Gernsbacher, Gur, Halpern, & Hyde, 2014), so explanations regarding cognitive ability and its effects on femalesâ and malesâ math ability are circular. Research shows that the gender differences in mathematics and science achievement are smaller for...
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Simply, a placebo can be described as an inert substance which has no medically proven healing ability or positive physiological effect yet can improve the receivers symptoms of a condition. However, the definition of a placebo has become murky in recent times as we are becoming more aware of other aspects of healthcare which seem to contribute to the overall placebo effect. Traditionally, the placebo effect was regarded as the positive effects experienced by a patient after receiving a placebo,...
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Capitalism, the foundation of many countries, is today the most widely spread economic system in the world. It goes without mentioning that capitalism was and still is most concentrated in one country in the world, and that is the United States of America (USA). But how did this happen? How come the USA developed into such a big capitalist superpower? It maybe has a little bit to do with luck, but it has a lot to do with the decisions...
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Clair Colebrook states it is the âpractice of concealmentâ that contributes significantly into the development of irony in Western political and philosophical tradition. âEmmaâ by Jane Austen epitomizes this idea by presenting readers with ironic visions through a narrative that underlines the concealed characteristic of human nature in her characters. This in turn contributes to the moral values that emerges at the end of the novel. The central focus will therefore be how Austen has used irony to reverse her...
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What is considered to be a hero? A hero is someone who puts his or her life at risk, in order to help those in need. Someone who is fearless into coming out of their own shadow and not knowing what the outcome will be. A hero such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who had the bravery and courage to step up for what was right. Stanton was never afraid to speak up because she had her reasons to debate about...
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Introduction to Reflective Nursing Journey In this reflective essay, I am going to reflect on what I have learned from nursing course. My journey from the last 12 weeks and progress I had made this semester also my learning experience in this semester. This piece of reflect will incorporate Borton model of reflection throughout. And the areas I intent to cover will include the useful of assessment feedback I got from my first assignment the growth and for understanding the...
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Art Nouveau influenced many things along its time one of which is the perception of women. During the late 19th century Art Nouveau was an international movement which encompassed the styles of the Decorative Style (the United Kingdom), Art Nouveau (Belgium and France), Jugendstil - Youth Style (Germany), Stile Liberty (Italy), Modernista (Spain), and Sezessionsstil (Austria). Art Nouveau aims and philosophies were natural forms as inspiration, artistic reformation of all areas of life, ornamentation arising from the construction of an...
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Technology has become an essential part of society in the 21st century, used by all ages, and for all purposes. A survey by ABS in 2018 found that 87% of Australians (>15 years of age) are Internet users, with the highest proportion of Internet users, 98%, being those aged between 15-17. Moreover, ABS also reports that around 97% of households with persons under the age of 15 has access to the Internet. Around 91% of Australians use laptops, computers, and...
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Increasing developments in technology and digital communication continuously affects learners in both contemporary educational contexts, and informal learning environments. It is fundamental for educators to acknowledge the benefits and complications of digital literacies to secondary students, as they implicate learnersâ potential for achievement in the twenty-first century. Additionally, a socio-technological society affects the relevance of digital literacy to dramatic arts education. Various digital literacies exist within both informal learning environments and contemporary schooling contexts and involve an array of complex...
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Musculoskeletal or skeletal system consists of bones, cartilages, ligaments and joints that accounts approximately 20% of our body mass. Bones made up our body shape, support and protect our organs and systems. There are 206 bones in an adult human body which contain the bones of skull, spines, ribs, arms and legs. Bones compound most of the skeleton in the body. In order to support the mass of our body, bones work together with muscles to manage body position and...
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Video games have increasingly become a favourite activity amongst a widespread of children and adolescents providing entertainment, social interaction and relaxation. The gaming industry has become a global phenomenon with an estimated worth last reported at $134.9 billion in 2018 (Batchelor, 2018). Video games are a programmed universe, which allows humans to interact with a user interface that produces a visual feedback on a two-or-three-dimensional scale. Since the launch of the first 2D video game (e.g. Pong), technology has rapidly...
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People form impressions of others they see, have described to them or encounter in the media (Schneider et al, 1979). It is common to save and store information about people, places or events as schemas. A schema is a defined and rational set of related thoughts and beliefs. When a schema is activated the mind fills in the missing details to have a better understand of the happenings (Hogg and Vaughan 2010). Schemas are sometimes related to stereotypes. Stereotypes are...
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Robots are quickly becoming the main source of labor for many growing industries and medicine is no exception. Today we are familiar with robots that can aid surgeons in producing more flawless procedures with lesser margins of error with a higher chance of accuracy. Robots have the ability to perform, and aid in performing, anything from blood draws to major surgery on bodily organs. Robotic surgery has many benefits, including its enhanced accuracy compared to usual surgical procedures and precision...
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Food allergies are a frequent concern globally, especially in developed countries such as Europe and America (Gowland and Walker, 2014) and this concern is growing rapidly, with prevention as the most recommended treatment (Pieretti et al., 2009). There are cases of allergic reaction ranging from mild to severe, two of which fatal cases happened in the United Kingdom in this last decade. This brings up a question of what we can do to further prevent allergies. This essay will try...
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