Martin Luther: Source and Ultimate Authority for Bach’s Theology in Music?

 PasRebecca Lloyd states that Martin Luther was the “source and ultimate authority for the theological ideas expressed in Bach’s music”. Did Bach only compose for the Lutheran Church out of convenience? To explore this statement I will discuss the key aspects of Lutheranism represented in Bach’s music. Firstly I explore the concepts of “fall … Read more

Brave Journalist Infiltrates NYC Women’s Lunatic Asylum in 1887: Revealing Inhumane Treatments and Conditions

 It was an urban myth or more of a taboo, that the Women’s Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell Island was full of abuse and neglect. No one ever dare to confirm those speculations. Not until Elizabeth Cochran was brave enough and able to infiltrate herself in the asylum, as a research opportunity as a journalist. … Read more

Discover if Proton Pump Inhibitors Cause Osteoporosis or Not

 Introduction Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are a common medication to treat gastrointestinal disorders including gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease, and prophylaxis. The action of this type of drug is to reduce the pH of the stomach by inhibiting the activity of the acidic components of gastric juices. The drug must pass through … Read more

Re-Imagine Education for the 21st Century: Diverse Thinking Skills for An Adaptive Future.

 “Human culture is essentially unpredictable. It accumulates over the creative activities of individuals feeding off each other. That’s how organic growth happens.” – Sir Ken Robinson. One of the many stereotypical ways to condemn our present education system is to label it with the tag of being a “factory model” of education. The first … Read more

True Nature of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

 Garcelle Renaud Dr. Sheila Marie Schreiner FYBI100 Communicating in the Sciences 3 November 2016 The True Nature of Antisocial Personality Disorder   At some point, every person has declined to attend a social event or rejected an outing with friends simply because they wished to stay home. Often times, young people especially will hastily … Read more

50 Years of Medicare & Medicaid Policies: Exploring Their Impact

 Paste yoMedicare Policy On November 19, 1945, seven months into his presidency, President Truman called on Congress for the creation of a national health insurance fund, that will be open to all Americans. The plan he envisioned would provide health coverage to individuals, and help with paying for such typical expenses as doctor visits, … Read more

Molecular Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Strains in Cutaneous Lesions of Drug Adverse Reactions

 Paste your eArticle Molecular characterization of virulence and resistance features in Staphylococcus aureus clinical strains isolated from cutaneous lesions in patients with drug adverse reactions Irina Gheorghe#1, Iuliana Lupu2, 3, Othman Thamer1,4,  Andreea Ion1, Ani Ioana Cotar5, Gratiela G Pircalabioru1, Marcela Popa1,  Mariana Carmen Chifiriuc1#*, Veronica Lazar1 1Research Institute of the University of Bucharest- … Read more

Experience Telekom Malaysia’s Transformative Journey from 1945 to 2016.

 INTRODUCTION    Telekom Malaysia established as the Telecommunications Department of Malaya in 1946, TM has been continuously developing and improving the country’s telecommunication infrastructure over the years.  In 1968, the Telecommunications Department of Malaya was merged with the Telecommunications Department of Sabah and Sarawak to form Telecommunications Department of Malaysia. The company would work … Read more

SIR Model for Measuring the Spread of a Disease: Analysis, Applications & Evaluation

 The graph shows that initially, the number of people infected increases steeply, however, over a longer period of time, the numbers eventually decrease. This happens simultaneously as the number of people recovered increases because as those infected decreases, they are being transferred into the recovered category. The main reason is due to the increased … Read more

Nature vs. Nurture: To what extent are we governed by our genetic makeup or upbringing?

Nature vs. Nurture: To what extent are we governed by our genetic makeup or upbringing? Introduction: The nature vs. nurture debate has interested scientists throughout history. The debate goes back as far as the Greek classical period in which Plato favoured nature, whilst Aristotle sided with nurture. The argument developed among ancient psychologists because of … Read more

Treating Anxiety Disorders Easily and Affordably: Advocating for Mental Health

 Summary An anxiety disorder is a general term for a grouping of disorders that involve feeling anxious. Anxiety disorders, while very common, are very treatable. There are six types of anxiety: generalized anxiety disorder, panic attacks/panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias/irrational fears, social phobia/social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (Anxiety Disorders and Anxiety Attacks). … Read more

Literary Analysis: “The Swimmer” by John Cheever: How Symbolism and Foreshadowing Reveal True Story of Neddy

 Literary Analysis of “The Swimmer” The Swimmer by John Cheever uses symbolism and foreshadowing through the protagonist, Neddy, to show that no matter how long people try to avoid reality, or how they attempt to numb the pain, they will eventually have to embrace reality. Symbolism and foreshadowing are used is in a subtle … Read more

Supporting Maths Learning for ADHD Kids: Using Practical Resources for Intervention

 Paste your esA rationale on the use of a practical resource to support the teaching of mathematics to children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) This essay will critically evaluate the use of a particular, practical resource in aiding the learning of maths for children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The … Read more