Comparative analysis of Doubling in The Black Cat and Shadow of a Doubt Introduction According to (citation), the sense of de ja vu and doublings are exist in nearly all aspects of life. Moreover, the doubling theme in literature has always been an issue of extended critical assessment and from both the non-literary and literary points of views, including the sociological correlations, psychoanalytic elaborations, as well as religious, mythological and anthropological approach. However, in instances where the existing coincidences are so many to believe, one may question whether such experiences are real or just dream. Thus, in The Black Cat, Poe makes use of doubling in the illustration of the dream like state under which the narrative occurs. On the other hand, in Hitchcock’s Shadow of a Doubt, doubling has been used in the illustration of the juxtaposition that exist in both good and evil. Owing to this observation, this paper has been written with the objective of analyzing the doubling literary convention in the two narratives of Alfred Hitchcock and Allan Poe. To attain this, the doubling literary convention…

Interviews vs. Questionnaires in BPD diagnosis Abstract The purpose of this research is to determine how efficient questionnaires can be used for earlier diagnosis of BPD illness in patients. Many patients who are diagnosed with BPD illness happen to occur after ten years since seeking treatment. A large sample will be used to ensure that the results of the study are reliable and valid. Ethical standards will are also to be upheld in the research. Generally there are four cardinal principles that are considered in biomedical research. These principles are nonmaleficence, autonomy, justice and beneficence. For this research, ethical issues to be considered will be based upon; Informed consent, confidentiality, exploitation, and autonomy on the participants. Participants will avail themselves at their own free will. A declaration is to be issued for the participants to sign which will subject their consent. participants will be identified through the use of alphabetical letters. Participants however, they will be required provide their other specific details such as age and sex. Data that will be analyzed from the research will be presented in terms…

Alliance Supermarket and Point-of-Sale Systems   Inventory records are vital for any organization as it is one of the sources of information that the management requires to plan for future sales and purchases in the market.  To aid the information collection for the planning of inventory records, business information, and management systems are crucial. The POS (point of sale) system is one of the renowned business information systems that give the business a platform to record and acquire data in the form of universal product codes (Lal, 2018).   This data is relevant to the business market analysis involving customers as well as purchase habits.  This elaboration matches with the case of Alliance Supermarkets which have established a point of sale system for their business operation and inventory records. The system, however, had benefited the organization in terms of strategizing the market processes.  However, there have been notable challenges with the information system that needs to be addressed for the benefit of the business.   One of the challenges is the inability of the system to adapt and spot abrupt demand changes due…

Factors affecting performance Abstract The paper studied the influence of job satisfaction, age, and level of education on teacher performance in New York High school. The aim was to establish the association between performance and satisfaction. The sample consisted of 21 teachers from New York high school to complete questionnaires on the influence of job satisfaction on teacher performance. The survey design used was descriptive. The collected data was analyzed using Ms. Excel. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to summarize. Correlation analyses revealed the existence of a positive association between satisfaction and performance. The results of several regression analyses confirmed that job satisfaction and age significantly predicted job performance. From the study, we conclude that study job satisfaction plays a vital role in employee performance. 1.0 Introduction Despite being an essential factor for success in organizations, the link between company performance and job satisfaction have yielded unpredictable results. Some studies report a crucial positive relationship between job satisfaction and performance, while some studies report results in irrelevant results. This confirms that the relationship between the two variables is complex…

The objective of social workers Discussion Question 1 The objective of social workers is to have a positive impact on the lives of individuals and the entire community. This entails the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the profession in the best way possible. Some of the competencies that can be drawn from the article include collaboration that relates to the ability of the social workers to be part of a team and work with others (Friedman, 2014). The willingness to learn and adapt to different environments will be an essential skill that will boost the performance of tasks assigned. Social workers must also cultivate humility. Question 2 Just like other professions that deal with the collective well-being of society, being a social worker requires that persons uphold the ethical codes of behavior.  For social workers, they are expected to know the existing social policies. The general cognitive ability helps the individual to comprehend and connect various bits of information. It can be useful in situations where social workers encounter challenges while working. The professional can analyze the scenario…

Article Response Article summary “The Motive for Murder in ‘The Cask of Amontillado’ by Edgar Allan Poe” The subject matter of the story contained in the above article is murder. The narrator, Montresor, begins by explaining his motivation for committing murder. Specifically, he mentions that the victim, Fortuna, had insulted him besides causing several other I     njuries to his family. In response to these insults, Montresor decides to seek revenge in form of secret murder. Therefore, his primary motivation for killing Fortuna was to exact vengeance. However, he planned to revenge in more strategic way, without posing any threat to himself. Thus, he decides to take advantages of Fortuna’s vulnerabilities, for instance, his fondness for wine.  During the carnival season, the narrator enticed Fortuna to accompany him to his home to check the barrel of Amontillado that he had acquired. When they arrived, Montresor led Fortuna to his small crypt. Considering that Fortuna was already drunk, Montresor decided move out of the crypt and begun blocking the entrance with several layers of walls thus, trapping Fortuna inside (Baraban 55). Besides…

Goldman Sachs and Vanguard Group The two companies are Goldman Sachs and The Vanguard Group. Goldman Sachs is among the U.S. international investment banks and the financial services firms, which is headquartered in the City of New York. The company offers services to its clients, which include offering customers advice regarding areas to invest their finances, asset management, securities trading, securities underwriting, and prime brokerage. Goldman Sachs is one of the largest investment banking companies in the World, mainly due to the value of its assets that it controls $1 trillion (Clark, 2009). Conversely, The Vanguard Group is an American registered company under the investment advisor and is headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Currently, the company controls over $5.3 trillion (The Vanguard Group, 2020). Thus, this article seeks to compare and contrast these two financial institutions, which are Goldman Sachs and The Vanguard Group. It will also discuss the history of these institutions and outline the services that they provide in the financial market. The article will then explain why these two companies differ by considering the markets where they exist,…

Healthcare Autobiography Personal information My name is Michael ruby. However, I prefer using Michael in most circumstances. I was born in 1991 in South Florida and am currently aged 29 years. I am a second born in a family of three kids. I was brought up with a high level of discipline by my loving parents who instilled good moral values that have guided me in my social life. My mother is a practising nurse and father is an engineer. The engagement f my mother in work provided the necessary foundation for my motivation to study paramedics in college. I am a Christian and therefore believe in Christian values. Education In my education, a bachelors degree holder in emergency medical services from the university of southern Florida. I have also attained a certificate by attending various workshops in dealing with medical emergencies. In my internship, I was able to work in a medical facility and handled multiple patients in the emergency sections. I learnt many necessary procedures that are essential to help a patient who is on the verge of…

Incentives and Expectations Community Resiliency and Recovery in Tamil Nadu after the Indian Ocean Tsunami Author: Nakul Kumar Source https://search.proquest.com/openview/2fbe835c2da073ea8b1a5c161e5b57bd/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=32833 Quote “Specifically, effective disaster management requires efficient information generation at three critical stages. The first is the recognition stage: Has a disaster occurred, how severe is it, and is relief needed? The second is the needs-assessment and allocation stage: What relief supplies are needed, who has them readily available, and what areas and individuals need them the most? The third stage is the feedback and evaluation stage: Are our disaster-relief activities working, and what—if anything—needs modification?” (Sobel and Leeson 2007b, 520).   Introduction The issue of tsunamis, community resilience, and disaster management is one of the reviewed areas in the recent times. In this article, the author revisited the Indian Ocean tsunami that stroke in 2004.  Many Southeast Asian countries were affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami, in particular, the state of Tamil Nadu. Many people were forced to relocate and start their life anew a factor that resulted in aggravated confusion, struggle, and poverty. The government did little to…

WORKPLACE RELOCATION PROJECT   INTRODUCTION Project management plans (PMPs) are arguably the keys to effective and successful project implementations and operations (Hosford, 2017, p. 41). Business is dominantly characterized by organizational changes today, which has been a great challenge for corporates in regard to managing for quite some long time. Project management plans would emerge as effective tools and approaches of handling corporate changes successfully and nearly all organizations resolve to them in such situations according to the Project Management Institute (2018). In this regard, a project management plan would be appropriate in aiding the change situation of Leisure-Life. The essay explores the most appropriate project plan that will suitably aid and facilitate a smooth transition of the organization’s workplace. THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT REPORT Background Information   Leisure-Life is a private manufacturer and distributor of health and beauty furniture and equipment. Based in Leeds and owned by one family, the firm produces 60% of its products in its plants and acquires the remaining 40% portion from other dealers. The organization’s performances have been impressive ever since its inception; it has managed…