Alice E Marwick and Danah Boyd (pg.1052, 2014) research into social media and privacy sought to question and understand the societal assumption that âteenagers donât care about privacyâ. Through conducting semi-interviews as part of a wider ethnographic experiment, Marwick and Boyd were to a great extent successful in combining a variety of research methods to not only understand how young people conceptualize privacy but constructing their 'networked privacy theory' that challenged mainstream privacy theories. However, the objectivity and validity through...
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Basic assumptions and postulations of the social responsibility theory This theory, considered a western theory incorporates a part of the libertarian principle and introduces some new elements as well. The underlying principle of the social responsibility theory of the press is that the press should be free to perform the functions that the libertarian theory granted it the freedom to perform, but that this freedom should be exercised with responsibility (Okunna & Omenugha, 2012). If the media fail to satisfy...
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In this paper, I shall attempt to discuss personal identity and the different theories of personal identity. I shall make the particular case of the Cartesian theory, and provide a refutation against the soul theory, and a counter-refutation to the same from Indian philosophical thought. Personal identity theory is a philosophical investigation into the concept of self. Decoding the problem of personal identity means exploring the concept of the persistence of âentitiesâ. Truthmaker theory establishes a link between the truth...
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âNo humanâŚ.at workâ -Ania Loomba, (Indian scholar) Colonialism/Postcolonialism Many literary works have a sense of âgreater authorityâ or âidentity lossâ in them, and it is exactly this that makes them akin to colonialist literature, even when at first glance, the books seem to do nothing with postcolonialist literary theory. In Catch 22, we see this element of Postcolonialist theory through representations of oppressors, non-oppressors and the immoral âotherâ, a role of language that supports this power dynamic, and identity loss...
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We live in a time when media rapidly changes. These changes often influence how cultures are shaped. As consumers and creators of culture, we should seek and develop a deeper understanding of the ideas that surround us. The story between religion and science is always changing. For example, where they meet, when they disconnect, and what this relationship will look like as ideas advance. This topic is one that is increasingly important and interesting to society as a whole. The...
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Written in 1976 by Richard Dawkins, âThe Selfish Geneâ discusses key concerns related to evolutionary processes. Initially, Dawkins, introduces the reader to the most prevalent theories at the time, notably the group centered theory of evolution proposed by various academics. The book proposes the alternative theory of a âgene centeredâ view of evolution as opposed to the former theory. Lastly it also discusses a new form of replicator known as the âmemeâ. The book begins by introducing the reader to...
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For many years, adolescents have been described as risk-takers, unruly, mischievous and are generally portrayed in a negative light. Examples of these depictions can even be traced back to Shakespearean times, however the adolescent stage was not recognised as its own life stage until very recently. Risk taking in adolescence is an area of study psychologists have been extremely interested in, providing many explanations for the said behaviour. In this essay I will discuss explanations of risk taking and other...
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Introduction. All people are different: they behave, react, feel and think differently. According to Lewinâs (1951) model of people's behavior, where P and E are personality and environment, and B is behavior; people are affected by both internal and environmental factors and their behavior is a result of continual interaction between these factors. Factors influencing individual behavior Internal Factors Environmental Factors Personality Family Abilities Personal life experiences Values Work/organization factors Perception Peer-group pressures. Source: Brooks (2009) Personality theory assumes that...
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Introduction A leader is somebody who has followers. It is broadly acknowledged that leaders are not born but made. In arrange to be a good leader, one must have the experience, knowledge, commitment, persistence and importantly the expertise to arrange and work with others to attain objectives. Great leadership is developed through a never finishing process of self-study, instruction, preparing and the accumulation of significant experience (Bass&Bass,2008). Great leaders are in this way made, not born. Leadership includes a sort...
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Introduction The discovery of science started to happen from the discovery of atoms and metals throughout the human genomic mapping. Observations started about 500 BC when the Mesopotamians were explaining that earth is the centerpiece of the universe and everything revolves around it. The great Greeks were the first people to observe and explain the theory behind the nature of science, such as the Pythagoras theorem. It was also them that came up with the understanding that earth and everything...
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Our society is ruled by a massive number of social norms that we follow in our everyday lives. Social norms are these unwritten rules put into place by the society around us about what behavior, thoughts or feelings are appropriate within a given circumstance. These norms influence our actions in our everyday lives without any of us knowing how much however we do notice if one of these norms is broken. For example, when in public and someone sneezes you...
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A brief history about Taiwan During the Yuan dynasty (1206â1368), when the Mongols ruled China, the Pâeng-hu (Penghu) Islands within the Taiwan Strait were brought under Chinaâs control. In 1430 the Ming dynastyâs famous explorer Zheng He (Cheng Ho) landed on Taiwan and obtained from the aboriginal people herbal medicines that were said to possess âmiracle powers.â Meanwhile, perhaps as early as the 7th century, Chinese fishermen visited the Pâeng-hu Islands, and doubtless, some farmers settled there and on Taiwan...
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This period of discovery lasted from about 1418 to 1620. During this time, European explorers made many daring voyages that changed world history. A major reason for these voyages was the desire to find sea routes to East Asia, which Europeans called the Indies. When Christopher Columbus sailed west across the Atlantic Ocean, he was looking for such a route. Instead, he landed in the Americas. Columbus thought he had reached the Indies. In time, Europeans would realize that he...
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The interest concerning the exploration and search for the North Pole has been discussed and debated throughout history due to a variety of reasons. This interest has continued to current times where there are constant debates about the North Pole regarding who was the first to reach it and what were the motives for the explorations. The explorations and expeditions of Constantine Phipps, Heratio Nelson, William Edward Parry and the Polaris Expedition, Frederick Cook, and Robert Peary are all examples...
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Geographical Location: Polynesia is located in the Pacific, an area of islands and ocean between New Zealand, Hawaii and Rapa Nui (Easter Island). The name itself Polynesia is derived from Greek words meaning many islands. A fitting name for an area containing over 1,000 individual islands, though only a handful of islands are currently inhabited. Hawaii, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Rapa Nui, French Polynesia, Tuvalu and the Cook Islands are the most notable of those inhabited islands. Located in the...
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Since the publication of Saidâs book Orientalism, travel literature has always been mentioned in association with colonial, and post-colonial literature. Jolanta Sztachelska claims that âthe nineteenth century in Europe was the period of travel mania.â The purpose of this obsession with travel was very simple: profit with the leitmotiv commonly known as civilizing mission . For Nicklas HĂĽllĂŠnm âtravel literature about Africa⌠has more to do with [Western] colonial travel literature than with Africa or actual African regions, histories and...
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Since ancient times, humans have navigated the waters surrounding them. As centuries passed, mankind has spread farther and faster. The best example of this widespread cross-Atlantic exploration is a period from around 1450 to 1650, aptly named the Age of Exploration. In this age, the Spanish and Portuguese sailed to the New World, around the coast of Africa, and even around the planet. To accomplish this task, the various explorers used the newest technologies to find their way, be it...
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It is no secret that early scientific understandings were laden with racism guised as science. From the Valladolid Debates in the mid-16th century to slavery apologists in the 1850s. Even as recently as the late 20th century, scientific racism has been a dark cloud hanging over the scientific community. The concept of scientific racism has always existed, although it manifested itself in various ways. The pseudosciences of the late 19th and early 20th centuries led western cultures to believe that...
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In 1507, the name America emerged after a world map was created based on the travels of Amerigo Vespucci. Amerigo Vespucci was a merchant and explorer who sail the New World for Spain in the 15th century. Vespucci was born on March 9, 1454, in, Italy. Vespucciâs family were friends with the Medici family, who ruled Italy from the 1400s to 1737. Amerigo had received his early education from his uncle, friar Giorgio Antonio Vespucci. Vespucci made his expeditions sometime...
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Scientists discovered bones and eggs from over 120 million-years ago, (Gramling,2017) in Beijing, China. This collection of 215 eggs, was accompanied by the bones of older individuals, all belonging to a type of Pterosaur called the Hamipterus tianshanensis. The remains were all in different stages of development. This collection led paleontologists to assume that these gigantic flying reptiles nested close together, (Grens, 2017). When paleontologist Alexander Kellner first saw the 35-square-foot block of sandstone filled with Pterosaur fossils, he couldnât...
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Marco Polo was an Italian merchant and explorer, famous for introducing Europeans to China and Central Asia. He inspired future travelers, including Christopher Columbus. Born presumably in the Republic of Venice around 1254, Marco Polo played an important role in cartography. His pioneering explorations of East Asia, as depicted in his iconic book, led to the 1450 Fra Mauro map which has been considered the âgreatest memorial of medieval cartographyâ. His father, Niccolo Polo was a wealthy merchant who traded...
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Systemic Factors Behind the Replication Crisis in Psychology Professional incentive systems shaped by a systemic preference for statistical significance play a key role in psychologyâs replication crisis. Though scientific progress hinges upon the accumulation and dissemination of new knowledge, those involved in the publication process have mistakenly equated new and important findings with statistically significant results. As a result, journals are more likely to publish significant findings over null results. However, in academiaâs highly competitive âpublish or perishâ culture, career...
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Holistic education is an educational theory built on the assumption that everyone wants sense, identity, and aim in lifetime via community networks to the natural world, and to humanitarian principles like empathy and reconciliation. Holism in education requests to bring people forward and inherent respect a deep desire for life and learning (Miller, 1992). No doubt holistic approach in education is education for 21st century, aimed at advancing globally conscious individuals, harmony, an image of peace and brainpower (Nava, 2001)....
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Microeconomics is the study of how individuals and firms make themselves as well off as possible in a world of scarcity, and the consequences of those individual decisions for markets and the entire economy (David A., 2004). In studying microeconomics, we examine how individual consumers and firms make decisions and how the interaction of many individual decisions that affects markets. Microeconomics is often called price theory to emphasize the important role that prices play in determining market outcomes. Microeconomics explains...
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Electronics became a part of many lives since the 1980s, the goal was to create a new companionship. That new connection was human and machines, computers created by Apple during the 1980s, and improvements to browse the internet. Improvements were made and progressions aimed to bring machines closer to humans. The problem was how to fit this smart device into our daily lives, and that question by many computer engineers forever changed humans. That breakthrough led to a new world,...
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Aim The phantom hand experiment was conducted to determine if a participant could be led to conclude that they possessed a false hand irrespective of what they could physically see. Method The participant sat in front of a table with a rubber hand on one side of a divider and a blank space on the other side. They then placed one of their hands out of sight whilst they focused on the false hand. Whilst the participant paid attention to...
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Comparative analysis is done to provide answers to questions about how or why it might be that a system counters to a concern of its variable. Comparative analysis is able to explain why the time frame of a block system would rise if the mass of the block were big. It is argued that âcomparative analysis is conducted in order to clarify and gain a better understanding of the causal processes involved in the creation of an event, feature or...
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Introduction The assignment is focussed on the critical analysis and evaluation of the assigned research article on the basis of benefits components highlighted below, that is helpful to develop skills in reviewing secondary materials. Article from event sector is being analysed. Summary and critical evaluation of study Benefits of different research methods There are different kinds of research methods used widely by numerous researchers. These research methods vary in accordance with the research questions and the type of data that...
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Literature 1 Sowmya Kidambi (2012), studied on âWhy It Is Important for NGOs to establish their credibility when every sector is under the scanner?â In this study, she described that as civil society organizations, nascent political formations increasingly demand transparency and accountability from the political establishment, and executive, it is ethically necessary that they develop institutional structures and systems for their own transparency and accountability. Amid this widespread call for transparency, there are many questions being raised about public resources,...
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A Qualitative study by Forte et al, (2015) on opportunity to involve men and families in chronic disease management in Chiapas, Mexico and a quantitative study by Goncalves et al, (2017) on knowledge of individuals with DM in the family health strategy in Brazil were selected. Both papers are taken from Latin American country, Brazil and Mexico which has the highest prevalence of diabetes than any other country in the region ( Chapa,2017 ; Telo et al,2016). In the United...
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