Abstract Nuclear batteries harvest energy from radioactive specks and supply power to microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The potential of nuclear batteries for longer shelf-life and higher energy density, when compared with other modes of energy storage, makes them an attractive alternative to investigate. The performance of the nuclear battery is a function of the radioisotope(s), radiation transport properties, and energy conversion transducers. The energy conversion mechanisms vary significantly between different nuclear battery types, where the radioisotope thermoelectric generator, or RTG, is...
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Throughout history, there have been many men and women who have been influential in keeping records so that their customs and traditions may be passed on and made known to modern people and cultures. Some ancient historians were able to observe other civilizations and how they differed from their own. Herodotus studying the Persians, Tacitus studying the Germanics, and Sima Qian studying the Xiongnu are all examples of such men studying their neighboring civilizations. Through their writings on different civilizations,...
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Abstract According to previous studies, gender differences are associated with self-esteem level (e.g., Aidman & Carroll, 2003; Buswell, Hyde, Kling, &Shower, 1999; Trzesniewski, Donnellan, &Robins, 2003). But few studies have examined whether males are associated with higher self-esteem levels or lower self-esteem levels. In addition, studies that examined the relationship between self-esteem level and gender differences have not examined participants who are college students. Therefore, the researcher conducted this study to examine the relations between years in college, gender, and...
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Introduction America has been a patriarchal society since its founding of the country. The founding fathers of the government were all men. Even the Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal”, leaving women completely out of the text. While women are slowly fighting for more freedoms and rights, men in America hold most of the power in society. Along with patriarchy, comes toxic masculinity. Toxic masculinity is certain masculine social norms that harm society. Toxic Masculinity is...
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Hollywood has always had a problem with the way it portrays marginalized communities. This is especially prevalent in the way that people of color are often underrepresented or misrepresented. According to a study by the Media, Diversity and Social Change Initiative conducted at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, ‘Latinos are among the least represented speaking roles in film and TV, even though they make up about 17.4 percent of the U.S. population. Out of more than 11,000...
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Contrary to popular belief, rap is not a negative influence on teenagers. Rap music gives teenagers freedom of expression as well as hope, rap also unifies a diverse population all around the world. In order to grasp this idea that rap is actually a positive reinforcement for teenagers, one must know how rap was first used in a constructive way since the beginning of the genre’s emergence. The first known trace of rap music was done by none other than...
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Introduction There are two conflicting ideas about the Earth’s resources- the pessimists and the optimists. The pessimist is usually the ecologist and other scientists who believed that the Earth cannot forever provide the same resources that it supplies now (Mensah & Luciano, 2004). On the contrary, the optimists, such as the economists who considered Earth will be able to supply and support the necessary needs of the Earth’s population due to development of new technologies, governmental policies, market substitution, and...
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Land management is essential to preserving the ecosystem and all of the resources that come from it. Sources like food, shelter, and economic development are part of the land and must be managed for future generations to come. Land management reduces air and water pollution, and soil quality, and preserves wildlife habitats. Land management provides environmental, economic, and social opportunities for future generations. Land use is critical for agriculture which provides food for the world. Proper land management is important...
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To what extent is global warming affecting today’s world? Within recent years, climate change has become an important topic of discussion. More specifically, global warming. Global warming is the long-term heating of Earth’s climate system due to human activities, primarily fossil fuel burning, which increases heat-trapping greenhouse gas levels in Earth’s atmosphere. The consequences of global warming affect our planet in many ways. Environmentally speaking, the temperature of Earth has risen 2 degrees. According to NASA, “Glaciers have shrunk, ice...
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Women or men, which group is more likely to learn a new language and what effect does gender have on the new language learning process? Are women more inclined to learn a new language or men? Is there a connection between bilingualism and gender? What gender characteristics affect the mastery and learning of a new language? These questions have always occupied the minds of language learners. Is language and gender-related at all? Language and gender refer to the relationship between...
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Abstract Earth provides a diverse source of life to all the organisms for their survival which are mentioned as natural resources. Natural resources encompass air, water, soil, metals, energy, and other essential components of life. All the resources are directly or indirectly associated with each other to form a suitable environment for the organisms. Over the last few decades, different types of crises have arisen on the earth, specifically population growth, climatic changes, and biodiversity losses. All these crises are...
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Homer's Odyssey and the Epic of Gilgamesh are famous mythological ventures that have been attributed to their heroic characters. Comparing these two mythological heroes through literature can assist us on hold close to how unique are their characteristics and heroic ideals. This Comparison of the Odyssey and Gilgamesh has helped in discovering the similarities and differences they have and share. This epic of Gilgamesh and the Odyssey is held in a manner of appreciation through literature as they prove an...
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Whether you believe in the theory of Creationism, or the theory of Evolution, throughout the course of history, the climate has changed. Even now, the climate continues to change with each passing year. The debate of whether or not climate change rests solely on the shoulders of the human race has continued for decades. I do not contend with the idea that humans have a hand in this continuing event, but I do contend with the blame being solely on...
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Environmental sustainability refers to the responsibility to conserve natural resources and protect global ecosystems to support health and well-being, now and in the future. While religion is defined as an organized collection of belief systems and worldviews that relate humanity to spirituality and sometimes to moral values. The aim of this report is to discuss the role of religion (Christianity etc.) in environmental sustainability. Background of religion The period of religious history begins with the invention of writing about 5220...
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Thesis statement: The play, 'The Crucible,' was written by American author Arthur Miller in 1953. The Crucible is set against the backdrop of the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692 when a group of girls thought to be demonically possessed in the strongly religious Puritan village of Salem accused a series of local women of practicing witchcraft. This led to widespread hysteria, a trial was set up, and multiple people were sent to the gallows after being found guilty of practicing...
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Death of a Salesman In his play Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller portrays a classic dysfunctional family, characterized by psychological conflicts. Willy Loman is the protagonist of the play, a sixty-year-old salesman who is obsessed with the desire to achieve success as a measure of perfection. Willy suffers intensely from self-delusion, which blurs his perception of a perfect life. His actions hurt his entire family, which further intensifies his self-delusion. Willy’s wife Linda being a housewife is financially dependent...
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In the twenty-first century, where all the states in the global environment struggle to achieve primacy and supremacy over the other states, development in terms of economy and military might be crucial. Every state tries to gain as much military and economic power to influence others as it can based on the resources they have at hand. Lamentably, this development often comes with an environmental loss due to the uncontrolled extraction of natural resources, production, and consumption. This environmental loss...
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King Oedipus is a prominent example of how fate inevitably controls his life and leads him to his predestined denouement. He attempts to escape Delphi’s prophecy by committing acts of sacrifice to save his family and his citizens. Though the intentions were there, Oedipus ultimately brought the prophecy to life because of these same actions. He banished himself from Corinth to save his father but killed his father on the way to Thebes. He answers the Sphinx's riddle correctly, but...
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Choose one tragedy from your setlist of plays. Drawing on two or more different theorists of tragedy, discuss the different reasons why the play is regarded as an example of the genre. Throughout this essay, I will be commenting on and analyzing, reasons why Hamlet can be referred to as a Tragedy. I will prove this fact by providing evidence from three different theorists, these are as follows, Aristotle, Plato, and Hume, these three theorists have different views and beliefs...
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Team pro electric vehicles Some people don't like change, but you need to embrace change if the alternative is a disaster. A quote from Elon Reeve Musk, the entrepreneur, investor, and business magnate, also known as the CEO of Tesla Motors. Speaking of disasters, let's talk about finances: What are the financial reasons to drive an electric vehicle? From a financial standpoint, electric vehicles can only be viewed as beneficial. You not only save money, but you also get a...
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I. Introduction Many Filipinos nowadays are being deprived of their proper medications or rights to have high-quality diagnoses and treatments due to their distant places with no medical hospitals nearby or lack of financial capabilities. Because of that, the mobilization of services and resources is being practiced especially in rural areas. Radiology, also known as diagnostic imaging, is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by capturing images of parts of the body using...
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In this essay, I will review an article published by Tina Rampino on the education gender gap, specifically on the attitude and aspirations of school-going males and females. Rampino begins by setting the scene in terms of gender differences in performance and identifying some of the sociological debates surrounding these. Rampino’s research confirms previous studies done on attitudes and aspirations, but also reveals that certain factors, like the situation at home or the economy, can influence attitudes and aspirations. Rampino...
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a. Coward >< Brave Personality of Judy at the beginning is identified as a cowardly animal, especially to the predator. It is described when Judy and her friends doing a show in Bunyburrow, it’s called Carrot Days Talent Show. “A Bunny nervously walks through the dark, foreboding forest, frightened by every shadow and moving leaf. The timpani crescendos. A Jaguar leaps out of the shadows, and attacks the bunny”. [SCENE 1 – Carrot Days Talent Show]. Judy conveys that thousands...
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‘Romeo and Juliet’ is a play written by William Shakespeare in the 1590s which was performed at the Globe theatre. It explores two lovers who come from feuding families and their lives together are controlled by fate. The idea of fate was very prevalent at this time in Tudor England, with many rich families paying for horoscopes for their children. The play whilst following two main characters (Romeo and Juliet), it also follows the theme of violence’s power to defeat...
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South Korea: Plastic Empire Cosmetic Surgery is defined by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery as, “...procedures, techniques, and principles [that] are entirely focused on enhancing a patient's appearance (Cosmetic Surgery vs Plastic Surgery). Unlike its counterpart, reconstructive/plastic surgery is one and the same; it is defined as a specialty to correct or reconstruct flaws and/or defects that someone may have due to birth, trauma, or sicknesses. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, South Korea ranked third,...
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Introduction to 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and Its Coming-of-Age Theme Shot in black and white, this movie is a beautiful visual. To Kill a Mockingbird is a masterpiece everybody should see. Not only is To Kill a Mockingbird an essential film in American cinema, but it also helps show the impact film can have on society and its’ views. To kill a Mockingbird shows a coming-of-age story, one that works against the gender roles of time and reflects the true...
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Stephen Chbosky, the director of the film The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Becky Albertalli, the author of Love Simon teaches the audience the process of coming of age. Chbosky’s film follows Charlie’s journey as he enters his first year of high school and encounters his first experiences with relationships, drugs and alcohol, bullying, and love while also discovering his sexuality. In a similar way, Albert al li’s novel follows sixteen-year-old Simon through all his high school struggles, particularly...
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Introduction Management of natural resources has been confirmed by observing organizations around the world provoke conflicts when scarcity, poor governance, and unfair distribution of amenities constitute its procedures. These conflicts have, in turn, caused heavy impacts on biodiversity and climate change; most of which are negative and irreversible (IUCN, 2021). The climate justice movement seeks to minimize the different forms of conflicts ranging from socio-economic coercion to wars at stages where dialogue is effective. Poor communities experience armed conflicts over...
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Tornadoes are a world-renowned and violent weather phenomenon. Affecting countries worldwide, devastating economies and leaving paths of destruction thereafter. This meteorological wonder is said to occur more than 2000 times annually across the planet, with the highest volume of tornadoes being recorded in the United States They`re a monumental force of nature due to their sheer size and power. Most tornadoes evolve whilst enclosed in a supercell thunderstorm, whilst others begin by progressing onwards from a polar front. Generally, these...
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Introduction Renewable and non-renewable natural resources and ecosystem amenities are part of the real capital of the countries. They are natural wealth from which other forms of wealth are made. If these natural resources use ideal they contribute towards fiscal revenue, income, and poverty reduction. Sectors related to natural resources use provide jobs and are often the basis of livelihoods in poorer communities. Owing to this fundamental importance of natural resources, they must be managed sustainably. To manage these natural...
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