The Significance of Intellectual Virtues in Aristotle’s Political Science

 The three main intellectual virtues of; theoretical being sophia, episteme and nous, techne and particularly phronesis, play a significant role in Aristotle’s account of political science, and its purpose. In the first part of this essay I will argue the significance of their role, whilst also explaining what Aristotle’s account of political science is … Read more

Virginia’s Broadband Mapping Initiative and Summary of Broadband Technologies

 Background CIT Broadband Mapping Initiative: In 2008 the Commonwealth, as recommended by the Commonwealth’s Broadband Roundtable, recognized the need for statewide broadband mapping and completed its first mapping initiative. The first-generation map, created by CIT and partners, Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN) and Virginia Tech’s Center for Geospatial Information Technology (CGIT), and a myriad … Read more

Universalism vs Cultural Relativism: Exploring the Debate on Human Rights

 Introduction The earliest conceptualization of human rights is credited to ideas about natural rights emanating from natural law. In the 17th century John Locke, English philosopher, discussed the natural rights in his work, and identified them as being life, liberty, and estate. In later history, 19th century, human rights became a central concern in … Read more

The Wild Land Fire Problem

 The Wild Land Fire Problem Name: Khaled Albassam Institute: Oklahoma State University Abstract The United States of America alone experiences nearly a hundred thousand (100, 000) wild fire out breaks destroying over nine million (9, 000, 000) acres of land. Human beings are the leading agents of wild fire in the US. Humans contribute … Read more

Observing Child Development: A Study of Two Year 3 Pupils in a Primary School

 A child study that is researched during the school visit days and is integrated into the university-based module that will provide the material evidence of the student’s observation skills and understanding of how pupils’ learning can be affected by their physical, intellectual, cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and moral development. We can gain a significant … Read more

Legitimate Expectations Revisited’ and the Position Taken by Forsyth

 This essay will discuss ‘Legitimate Expectations Revisited’ [2011] Judicial Review 429, especially focussing on the position taken by Forsyth. Following this, it will compare Forsyth’s position on legitimate expectations, with Hughes and Tomlinson. This paper will conclude by proposing Forsyth’s ideas on how the law can alter its stance on the matter. To provide … Read more

Explaining Criminal Behaviour through Positivist Theory

 Positivism is one of the many theories that have been developed over time to explain crime and criminal behaviour. This essay will provide an insight and explanation to offending behaviour within current news stories and it can be explained through the positivist theory.   Positivism was an idea that was cited by Cesare Lombroso. … Read more

Complete Mitochondrial Genome Analysis of Chitala Chitala Reveals its Phylogenetic Position in Osteoglossiformes.

 Title Abstract In this paper we report the complete mitochondrial genome of Chitala chitala which belogs to the order osteoglossiformes. The complete mitochondrial genome sequence (mtDNA) was determined by Next Generation Sequencing platform Illumina HiSeq 2500.  The genome is 16,381 bp in length, with a standard set of 22 transfer RNAs (tRNAs), two ribosomal … Read more

Ensuring Safety and Welfare: Designing Efficient Cattle Handling Systems

 Safety and welfare As the beef and dairy industries progress, stock numbers increase, farm buildings expand, the number of employees needed to run the farms are growing. Therefore, the technologies’ and systems on farms need to develop to enable all farm activities can be monitored and managed more efficiently. This involves avoiding injuries and … Read more

Approaches and Challenges in Designing Water Infrastructure Amidst Climate Change Uncertainty

 The synopsis presented above pertains to approaches for the design, analysis and risk assessments of water infrastructure that is central to this thesis and serves to set the scene and provide a contextual overview that frames the specific research objectives of the thesis.  These objectives have their origins in knowledge gaps identified in the … Read more

Universalism vs Cultural Relativism: A Debate on Human Rights

 Introduction The earliest conceptualization of human rights is credited to ideas about natural rights emanating from natural law. In the 17th century John Locke, English philosopher, discussed the natural rights in his work, and identified them as being life, liberty, and estate. In later history, 19th century, human rights became a central concern in … Read more

The Wild Land Fire Problem

 The Wild Land Fire Problem Name: Khaled Albassam Institute: Oklahoma State University Abstract The United States of America alone experiences nearly a hundred thousand (100, 000) wild fire out breaks destroying over nine million (9, 000, 000) acres of land. Human beings are the leading agents of wild fire in the US. Humans contribute … Read more

The Relationship Between Structure and Function in Biology: Exploring Evolution and Anatomic Variation

 In his book Anatomic Structure and Function, Dr. W. Ophuls described the relationship between structure and function as “the great biologic problem”(1). He describes how there is no set leader between the two; sometimes with function determining structure just as much as structure does the same likewise, in a way that would give finite … Read more