Global Economic Interdependence Ensures China’s Peaceful Rise in 21st Century

 Global economic interdependence will mean that China’s rise will be peaceful. Its rise has been described as ‘one of the great dramas of the twenty-first century.’ (Ikenberry, 2008). China’s rise is likely to cause rising tension but will be peaceful in the sense that war will not break out between the US and China. … Read more

Assessment with ICT: Methods and advantages

In learning and teaching, assessment is very necessary. With an emphasis on the learning process, there are many new assessment approaches, along with the learning product. Globally, authentic assessment based on performance is emphasized. Comprehensive and continuous evaluation of learning and teaching is emphasized in India too. Numerous possibilities for providing feedback and assessing are … Read more

Sail Along on Billy Budd’s Allegorical Journey at Sea in Herman Melville’s 1924 Work

 Herman Melville’s Billy Budd, Sailor was published in 1924; 33 years after his death in 1891. The book was incomplete when Melville passed and there have since been several publications of the work, each slightly different than the others. The story takes its reader on a journey at sea alongside Billy Budd, a strapping … Read more

Exploring The Imposter Phenomenon: From Causes to Protect ors

 The proclivity of people to engage in self-enhancement has been well researched, and a large variety of human behavior has been attributed to the motivation of maintaining self-esteem. The Imposter Phenomenon (IP), however, presents a challenge to this widely accepted notion because imposters (or people experiencing imposter feelings) appear to lack this tendency for … Read more

Celebrate Consumer Rights Day: Rights and Remedies for Medical Negligence in India

 Abstract The “World Consumers Right Day” is celebrated globally on March 15th and the “National Consumers Right Day” on December 24th each year in India to create awareness among consumers about their rights. Supreme Court verdict in 1995 brought the medical profession under the purview of the Consumer protection Act, 1986. Doctors are always … Read more

Exploring the Legacy of European Colonialism and Its Impact on Global Inequality

 The 18th and 19th centuries can be characterized as the colonial and racial domination of European powers. This period initiated the start of capitalist modernity in Europe. One of the key features of capitalist modernity was the expansion of European societies, leading to the start of colonialism. Colonialism can be defined as the practice … Read more

Competitive Research: Northern Ireland’s Economy, Labour Market, Education and Economic Context

   Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITIVENESS AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT 3 METHODOLOGY 3 ECONOMIC CONTEXT IN NORTHERN IRELAND 4 PILLAR 1: MACRO AND FISCAL INDICATORS 5 GROSS VALUE ADDED 5 FISCAL BALANCE 5 PILLAR 2: THE LABOUR MARKET 6 EMPLOYMENT RATE 6 YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 6 PILLAR 3: EDUCATION AND SKILLS 7 … Read more

The Effect of Streptomycin Exposure on Escherichia coli Evolution

 The Effect of Streptomycin Exposure and Non-exposure on the Evolution of Escherichia coli Populations by the Microevolutionary Process of Natural Selection By Aurora Lorenz and Sophia Kruger I. Introduction Charles Darwin first proposed the concept of evolution as decent with modification. Decent with modification refers to Darwin’s theory that all organisms descended from a … Read more

A Brief Summary of T.S. Kuhn: The Structure of Scientific Revolution

 A BRIEF SUMMARY OF T.S. KUHN: THE STRUCTURE OF SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION Teodora Stanciu November 6th, 2018 THE STRUCTURE OF SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION Background This paper is structured to inform readers of an in-depth perception of scientific revolution provided by, Thomas S. Kuhn. Suhn was an American physicist, historian and philosopher of science. He wrote a … Read more

The Irreversible Damage of Climate Change: Causes and Effects

 A worldwide phenomenon. Our generation is facing the biggest environmental challenge. As our planet is one degree Celsius warmer than pre-industrial levels. Climate change refers to an increase in global average temperatures but coined from researchers to include the effects of this increase of this temperature. The increase in global average temperatures and has … Read more

Is Incentive Pay Truly Effort-Inducing? A Discussion

 Do you believe that incentive pay is truly effort-inducing; that is, drive employees to perform at their best? Discuss? Incentive Pay: A brief outline Incentive pay is a monetary benefit given as an addition to the normal day to day salary. This is done to improve employee morale. Incentive pay can be given in … Read more

Paediatric Case Study Assessment: Myopia and Treatment Concerns

 a PAEDIATRIC CASE STUDY ASSESSMENT Introduction The following case study highlights a number of concerns that many in the optometric world currently have in relation to paediatrics namely the development and progression of myopia, treatment to halt said progression This case study aims to educate and dispel misconceptions some parents have on this functional … Read more

Challenges of Urban Life in Cambodia: Sustainable Development Goals and Progress with UNDP

 TOPIC: Urban man: the challenges of life in the city. COUNTRY: Cambodia COMMITTEE: UN Development Programme (UNDP) Historical Background and Past UN actions: Cambodia has an increasing population, currently at 16.3 million, it has borders with Vietnam, Laos and Thailand and, in recent years, has been highly dedicated to protecting the environment, whilst trying … Read more