Exploring the Classical Hollywood Musical Style in La La Land

 Introduction La La Land (2016) is an original America musical, written and directed by Damien Chazelle. The film tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a jazz pianist, who fall in love whilst pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles. The film was critically acclaimed, despite only being … Read more

Nationalism and Industrialization in the Soviet Union from 1925-1953

 Elle Mahdavi IAS 45 – Discussion 106 19 April 2018 Nationalism and Industrialization in the Soviet Union from 1925-1953 Karl Marx specified that communism could only be achieved in countries that have accomplished the five preceding stages of history. The Russian Empire that Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks inherited after the October Revolution had … Read more

The Role of Medical Technology in Improving Health and Quality of Life

 Medical Technology is defined as the practical application of the scientific body of knowledge for the purpose of improving health and creating efficiencies in the delivery of health care (Shi & Singh, 2019). The types of medical technology vary from survival to illness management. Quality improves when advanced techniques are able to provide a … Read more

Career and Technical Education Retention in Community Colleges

 Career and Technical Education Retention in Community Colleges Introduction The in 2012 the President’s Council of Advisers on Science and Technology released a report that stated workforce forecasts indicated a need for approximately 1 million more STEM professionals than what the United States was currently producing over the next decade in order to “retain … Read more

Do Violent Video Games Contribute to Youth Violence?

 Video games are a source of entertainment for many around the world. These games have evolved and adapted with time, introducing current problems, situations, options, and accepted societal boundaries. The popularity of violent video games during the last few decades has risen significantly. Many parents, teachers, and adults in general believe that the fictional … Read more

Impact of healthcare policy on the Electronic Health Record

 Impact of healthcare policy on the Electronic Health Record The Electronic Health Record (EHR) has a history that started in late 60s, when data entry moved from punch cards to keyboards. EHRs made possible the ‘problem-oriented medical record’ that transformed the way physicians document clinical encounters.  It provided a means to communicate effectively while … Read more

Entering the Japanese Market: Understanding Business Culture and Consumer Expectations

 Adidas aims to achieve the mission of being the leading sports brand in the world. They aim to achieve this by the brand's broad and unique product portfolio spanning from apparel and footwear for professional athletes .(adidas-group, 2010). It allows Adidas to address multiple consumer needs, exploit market opportunities from various angles as well … Read more

Nationalism and Industrialization in the Soviet Union from 1925-1953

 Elle Mahdavi IAS 45 – Discussion 106 19 April 2018 Nationalism and Industrialization in the Soviet Union from 1925-1953 Karl Marx specified that communism could only be achieved in countries that have accomplished the five preceding stages of history. The Russian Empire that Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks inherited after the October Revolution had … Read more