General Application of Scientific Methods Name Institutional Affiliation             General Application of Scientific Methods The purpose of every scientific research is to draw findings that are useful in predicting future occurrences and determining the status of a phenomenon. Every scientific research requires a testable hypothesis that compares the variables in the study. The variable in scientific research can either be an independent variable or a dependent variable. An independent variable is a variable that the researcher can manipulate to determine the effect on the dependent variable. The dependent variable, on the other hand, is a variable measured by a researcher to establish the impact created on it. Part 1 Grass does not grow near the large pine tree The hypotheses The pine tree casts shade on the grass, thus preventing the grass from accessing enough sunlight for growth. The pine tree uses up most of the requirements that the grass needs to grow, such as minerals in the soil and moisture content of the soil. The…

Leg Press Alternative Exercises Keeping fit has become a lifestyle for several individuals. One of the most common ways of engaging the muscles is through the leg press. This article will, however, look at the leg press alternatives to ensure that you never run out of options.   The leg press is a weight training exercise that involves the use of use of a weight or resistance. An individual therefore, assumes an inclined position and pushes the weight or resistance away using the legs. The leg press comes with a number of advantages since it targets the key leg muscles. Leg press helps in building key muscles that are responsible for balance. It also develops the gluteus maximus, the hamstrings and the calves, which are some of the hardest muscles to exercise in the human body. If you want something more than just the leg press, we’ve got you. Keep reading to find more about our effective alternatives. Leg Press alternative exercises Resistance band leg press With the resistance band leg press, you need a resistant band which replaces the…

CR2015 – Violent Crime – Assignment report Introduction. Definition. Knife crime refers to any form of violence that is perpetrated or committed by the use of a knife. Usually, the crime encompasses a myriad of elements such as an under 18 individual buying or conveying a knife, a person carrying a forbidden knife, an individual sabotaging another with the use of a knife, or to the extreme, a person stubbing another by use of a knife. Introductory Discussion. In the present time in the United Kingdom, a hot debate has erupted on the increasing cases of knife crimes in order to realize the reasons for the rise of such crimes. Recently according to an Independent digital news brand, knife cases showed a 7% rise in 2019., with the police reporting almost 44,700 offenses in Wales and England that correspond to stabbings by a sharp instrument or a knife. The Office of the National Statistics referring to this number as a new record. One of the most widely recognized knives .offense occurred in the mid-1970s after a man named Ripper Jack…

Oral History of Congressman John Lewis Introduction John Lewis is an American political and civil rights leader. He was born in 1940 as the third born son to his sharecropping parents. He is a Democrat who is currently serving as the US Representative for the 5th Congregational District, Georgia. Congressman John Lewis is prominently known for his involvement in the civil rights movements since his time at the university. Ever since he was first elected as a Representative in 1987, he has remained steadfast in his quest for an equal society where every American enjoys the benefits of democracy (Boehme, 2016). This paper shall provide an oral history analysis of Congressman John Lewis’ involvement in higher education and the impact he has had on the sector. Analysis Growing up in Alabama shaped the life path that John Lewis chose to pursue. As a Southern state, Alabama had an entrenched segregation system that favored the differential treatment of the White and Black Americans. During his childhood, he got exposed to the ills that compounded the Jim Crow rules. The inability to…

hyperthymestic syndrome known as the hyperthymestic syndrome, hyperthymesia is a condition in which people have a superior autobiographical memory. This means that these people can recall a majority of their personal experiences very easily. These individuals can remember almost all of their everyday experiences in detail and also public events that hold a particular significance to them. Researchers have distinguished people with hyperthymesia and those with other forms of exceptional memory. Memories remembered by hyperthymesia individuals are usually personal with autobiographical accounts of significance in their lives. These memories are not derived from the use of mnemonic strategies; they are stored involuntarily and automatically retrieved. Apart from remembering the day of the week and the specific dates, these people are not calculators like people with autism or savant syndrome. Instead, hyperthymesia condition allows the memories of the individuals to stick with them for a lifetime, and it’s believed to be an unconscious process of the brain. According to Aurora K R Leport, Shauna M Stark, James L McGaugh, and Craig E L Stark, people with a highly superior autographic memory…

How to Get More People to Shop at Your Physical Locations Foot traffic is one of the essential factors when it comes to running a kiosk. More people visiting your retail stores means more opportunities for customer engagement and sales, which further leads to more revenues. There’s some good news, however. We’ve compiled a list of things that you can do to get more shoppers walking into your brick-and-mortar store.   Offer a unique experience In-store kiosks come with a lot of benefits for customers who are used to online store experiences. Make sure you tap the full potential of your premises by deviating from the norm. You can employ a few tricks, including: Offer rewards or discounts Everyone loves a good bonus, so offering an enticing seasonal perk is an excellent way to make your store stand out. Share discount codes online or via email, and let them know that they can redeem in-store. Create an entertainment joint for kids If you run a business whose primary customers are women with kids, you can set up an entertainment area…

Causes of Homelessness in New York: A Literature Review Homelessness is a social issue that is currently plaguing New York City among other major cities and towns around the world. An estimate of about sixty thousand people are unable to find a roof under their head, and four thousand people sleep in the street (Reinl 2016). These people sleep in the cold, unsafe, and unhygienic streets since they are unable to afford decent housing. New York is one of the most populous cities in the world, and thus, the issue of homelessness presents a challenge that affects many people in the city.Walking the streets of the Big Apple, it is easy to note how the city has been littered with sleeping bags and cardboard boxes that highlight the intensity of the issue (Taylor, Lapin and Parker 2017).To understand the social issue of homelessness affecting the residents of New York City, this literature review looks into the causes of homelessness as a way to mitigate the rising problem. Poverty and economic factors make up for the highest number of reasons why…

 Health Management System of Hajj function Executive summary This proposal is about the Health Management System of Hajj function, which is a global religious event held by Muslims annually. The management of the event has remained a challenge for over the years. It is prone to overcrowding which has continued to cause stampedes. Also, the overcrowding of the event is making the pilgrims vulnerable to contracting communicable diseases. Unfortunately, the current Health System is not able to address the problem. The two main processes considered as key areas to combat the problems are movement coordination and health services. However, the greatest weakness is on the technology used by the management of the event to run the two processes. Largely, the functions are done manually. Even on some occasions, people have got lost while others killed from stampedes. Contagious diseases are also a threat. They are likely to escalate because of poor movement and monitoring strategies. The only technology used currently is mobile applications. It is used to track the pilgrims driving in the area. That is a limit since it…

Some wearable technology advantages and some disadvantages Technology is evolving continuously. There is one purpose of the continually evolving technology. It is to make lives better. Regardless of the technology being a simple one like a light bulb or a complicated one like mind-controlled prosthetics, the aim is to facilitate life. It is the same with wearable technology. Wearables are becoming increasingly mainstream. However, they still have quite a way to go. Sales of wearable technology are expected to reach $100 billion by the year 2023.  What can be said about the experience that people have had with wearables until now? They have mostly been the use of a smartwatch or a fitness tracker. Below, we discuss some wearable technology advantages in the lives of people. Keeping people fit is among the wearable technology advantages The most important of the wearable technology advantages is making people healthier. 71% of Americans vouch for the improvement that wearable technology has brought about in their health. A trendy health-oriented wearable gadget of today is “FitBit Flex.” This bracelet is equipped with several monitoring…

Role of DevOps in Digital Transformation DevOps plays an indispensable role in digital transformation. From disclosing new revenue streams to identifying patterns, without DevOps, digital transformation is restricted to a point. In other words, it is hard to distinguish between the two. DevOps is not a small feat, but in the event, your DevOps has been stalled, there is little hope left for the progress of your digital transformation as both of them are connected intrinsically. DevOps helps the businesses to progress in digital transformation by helping them to shift their business’s cultural mindset, by defragging the detrimental silos, as well as making way for rapid experimentation as well as continuous change — all these elements, when combined assists the organizations to meet the growing demand of the customers. DevOps helps the business to self-steer their organization towards a better tomorrow. It can be said that there are no chances of growth for digital transformation without collaboration between the IT systems and the various team builders. And technology is pacing at such a speed that it is not possible for…