A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Reactionary Responses to Anthropogenic Climate Change Introduction This publication is written the context of the modern world by the group of ten top writers who express their opinions and concerns about climate change and future effects on the environment. Currently, the world is undergoing drastic changes in temperature that results in global warming. Global warming refers to an increase in an average temperature condition of the earth climate system. The phenomenon of global warming results in various adverse effects such as drought, floods, ocean acidification, heavy rainfalls and extinction on some species of plants and animals. There are constant debates all over the world about whom or what is responsible for global warming. Group of scholars stresses that it is a result of natural occurrences while others argue that people are responsible for activities that lead to global warming. Institutions and organizations have exhibited limited interest in solving the riddles associated with global warming however they are concerned with strategies to cope with the challenges brought about by global warming. The current efforts…
Metamotivational Knowledge of the Role of High-Level and Low-Level Construal in Goal-Relevant Task Performance article review Nguyen, T., Carnevale, J. J., Scholer, A. A., Miele, D. B., & Fujita, K. (2019, May 23). Metamotivational Knowledge of the Role of High-Level and Low-Level Construal in Goal-Relevant Task Performance. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/ The article “Metamotivational Knowledge of the Role of High-Level and Low-Level Construal in Goal-Relevant Task Performance” by Nguyen, Carnevale, Scholer, Miele, and Fujita seeks to add to the field of knowledge, information on the roles of high-level and low-level construal in goal-relevant task management. The research question being addressed in the article is to what extent people understand the self-regulatory benefits of high-level versus low-level construal, that is, motivational orientations toward abstract and essential vs. concrete and distinctive features. Nguyen, Carnevale, Scholer, Miele, and Fujita base their argument on the level of self-regulation held by different people. According to the researchers, self-regulation is a critical skill that predicts important life outcomes, including academic achievement and financial, physical, and mental health…
Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Abstract Artificial intelligence and virtual intelligence have been used as alternative ways of managing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by supplementing traditional methods such as general counseling, which have been presenting several loopholes. PTSD is a common condition among veterans and victims of trauma and the traditional methods have not been producing the expected results. The most common method of diagnosis is through interviews where victims are expected to provide information that is required to guide the medical professionals. Also, the diagnostic methods used for PTSD have been posing challenges such as delayed results leading to diagnosis at advanced levels of the condition. The application of artificial intelligence in the treatment of PTSD has resulted in improved management of the condition among patients. On the other side, virtual intelligence involves victims being assessed by taking images of the minds to identify the type of trauma they are experiencing. The two technologies have been used to supplement traditional methods such as general counseling, which have been presenting several loopholes. Artificial Intelligence and Virtual…
Dashboard Analysis and Relative Nursing Plan The primary purpose of this particular paper is to effectively focus on quarterly Dashboard-base of a specific inpatient rehab-based unit. The presented information involves data concerning nurses’ sensitive quality indicators, which include; pressure ulcers assessed within 24 hours, the total number of falls, and patients subjected to risks on fall protocols. Also, RN care-based hours, data interpretation, and generate a nursing care plan on low scoring areas explicitly based on sound (best) practices. Besides, included is a nurse based sensitive patient satisfaction surveys indicators. The indicators include; RN courtesy, attention subjected to individual needs, promptness, response plans, instruct homes, and well-care coordinators. In past years, opinion-based and experience-abased practice forms have factually proved to be harmful or bear ineffectiveness, hence opting for the utilization of evidences-based medicines (Leape, Berwick, & Bates, 2018). This paper, in particular, will effectively provide an in-depth analysis based on the selected areas of performance that require improvement. The article is going to discuss statistical discoveries and the primary reason why the said area was chosen. Analysis of the…
Resource allocation and preliminary budget The top downs technique will be the most appropriate method. This method mostly depends upon the past chronological account of the budget of other similar to other past budgets. For the case of jean noel sports bar and lounge, a given similar bar that had already been built will be needed for consideration. The overall prices of transportation, labour and material cost will be considered during the construction. This method will be highly applicable due to its nature of practicality; it is the best approach for estimation purposes. Several contractors can coordinate with others for cost estimation. Item Original cost Budgeted cost Labor $2000 $2100 Material $3000 $3200 Contractor $3000 $3000 Facilities and Equipment $100 $1100 Travels $1000 $1500 Totals Estimate $ 10000 $11000 For the comparison of the budget and general cost, it is clear that the initial is $500 less than the later. This change has been made in general view and consideration of the original price. It can be seen that the analysis of the budget by contractors and directors…
The changing role of the management accountant and management accounting information In the past years, it has always been assumed that the core role of a management accountant is to monitor a company’s financial flow. That is, to do the analysis, verification, and to give reports and recordings on the company’s finances on the current basis. Accounting basically in this manner helped in the assembly, organization, and communication of the business activities for the organization to realize the targeted goals This, however, has changed considerably over the past years due to the revolution and evolvement of the business environment. With the development of modern business strategies to match the current world, management accounting has provided a platform that is more than just a financial figure to more diversified functions. In this perspective, the management accountants have been widely involved in the planning and decision making of the companies and the organizations. This is because apart from just accounting, the individual role in a significant manner divided into two distinct disciplines in the field of accounting. That is the financial accounting…
Video Games and the Brain Introduction Video gaming is one of the highest common forms of entertainment preferred by many people across the world. Video gamers spend a lot of time in front of their screens, which is about 3 billion hours a week collectively. Scientists have researched how video gaming can positively change the state of an individual’s brain. Playing video games does not only change how people’s minds work but also their building. Video gamers tend to have excellent attention qualities that comprise of sustained attention and selective attention (Trueit, 2009). The parts of the brain that are responsible for attention tend to be more active in gamer compared to non-gamers and need less initiation to be engrossed. By playing video games, one can increase the scope and ability of their brain accountable for visuospatial skills capability. Video gaming boosts the brain memory of gamers; 3D games can improve cognitive performance in older adults. Current Data Trends Video gaming is a widespread free time usage that interests more than two billion users globally (Newzoo, 2017). Researchers have underscored…
What shapes more the lovers’ “story of Romeo and Juliet?” The play portrays one of the most inspiring and tragic live story ever published in literary works. The setting is done in medieval Verona. The main characters are Romeo and Juliet. Even though Juliet has never visited Verona in person, the story line portrays such a vivid image of the city that easily gets perceived as if he was present. In relation to the story, most of the couples tend to choose Verona as their preferred romantic getaway because they get inspired by the romantic story portrayed through Shakespeare’s Rome and Juliet. The protagonists in the play, Romeo and Juliet, come from families with different socio-economic backgrounds, the Capulet’s and Montague’s, who are sworn enemies. As a result, the two lovers decide to maintain their love affair as a top secret, before they eventually elope and get married. In the play it is also evident how Romeo used metaphors of saints and sins during his first encounter with Juliet. According to traditional norms, a woman could pretend that she does…
Boleman and Deals Four Frame Model Boleman and Deal’s four-frame model is a concept that divides any organization into four frames and seeks to understand and solve organizational issues in an effective manner. Most organizations today have questions constantly arising due to problems like poor communication, conflict of interests and office politics. The four-frame model consists of structural, human resources, political and symbolic frames. The structural frame is the pillar of an organization that comprises the structure, functions, duties, systems and processes of the organization. The human resource frame deals with individuals with their social needs and skills that are needed to run the organization. The Political framework deals with policies and conflicts within the organization. The symbolic frame focuses on how people use certain values, beliefs to form an organizational culture. The symbolic frame makes an organization distinctive and creates a sense of purpose for the workers or employees. The four-frame model is designed to help leaders in organizations tackle significant issues that affect the day to day running. Common problems in organizations are; lack of communication from…
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