This learning journal documents my experience researching environmental and business topics. The specific topics are supply chains and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) 11 – make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. My research led me to discover multiple other subjects directly or indirectly...
Introduction One of the young people’s most common leisure activities today is playing video games. With more than 2.5 billion players globally in 2020, video games have become well-liked entertainment over the past several decades (Lemercier-Dugarin et al., 2020). Verheijen et al. (2018) state that teenagers are the key target...
Lately, with the advent of advanced technology and the introduction of video games to the market, researchers have started evaluating players’ psychological health and seeking a correlation between their moods, attitudes, and aggressive games. It is widely believed that playing violent video games makes individuals more aggressive, decreases pro-social behavior,...
Introduction Adolf Hitler is one of the most notorious individuals in human history. The dictator was the most influential person of the 20th century and inevitably changed the world. He was a highly multi-faceted leader with specific points of view, ideologies, and attitudes. As a person, he was neither very...
Social media is a platform for people to interact with each other online. It typically involves the use of user-generated content, such as blog posts, images, and videos. Social media can be used for various purposes, but above all, it is being used for building relationships and for connecting with...
The effect of WWII on the American nation was ubiquitous and spread across multiple layers of society. Creating a solid technological foundation was necessary for the war effort, which encouraged the expansion of a highly trained, diverse workforce. Labor shortages instigated the transformation of the perception of women and African...
Introduction The great power competition between Russia and NATO has led to the first major conflict in the 21st century. Russia- Ukraine war started in February 2022, marking the end of non-contact conflict and the start of state-to-state warfare between the two former Soviet Union countries. The Russia- Ukraine war...
Introduction The brutal aggression of Nazi Germany against Poland in 1939 eradicated almost all hopes of peacefully coping with Hitler’s regime. The Allied forces, which consisted of countries with different political structures, rapidly started to prepare for the World War. For example, USSR, being a strict socialist dictatorship, tried to...
The development of technology has a direct impact on many areas of society. Technology has played a prominent role in the development of business, education, the social sector, and the banking sector. The primary reasoning for the use of technologies is the provision of practical solutions to certain issues, inconveniences,...
Random Access Memory Random Access Memory is computer hardware within the Central Processor Unit that keeps the processor’s data, programs, and results. RAM allows easy access to the computer’s operating system, data, and programs. This kind of memory is volatile, meaning it can retain data as long as the computer...
Introduction In the present times, the development of technology has led to various changes in how people conduct their daily activities compared to before. Internet network is considered to be among the elements of technology that have changed people’s lives. The use of the Internet has become unavoidable in modern...
There are three levels of hybrid automobiles, where each has a different way of integrating the engine (ICE) with the electric motor. The initial level of hybrid technology is a mild hybrid, in which the electric motor is powered by the ICE rather than by the engine that drives the...
Introduction Customers determine a company’s market competitiveness and capacity to continue operations. Many firms provide their clients with greater value that better meets their demands to maintain a long-term amicable relationship, which leads to repeat purchases (Fan & Dong, 2021). Customer loyalty and retention activities form the building blocks for...
Introduction This paper is a summary of the assigned article by PhD Duke Biker which focuses on the benefits of mindful self-compassion for frontline nurses. The impact of the article contents on my own future professional nursing practice due to the fact that I, as a nurse, also need to...
Introduction Many businesses have shifted their attention away from providing on-premises solutions due to the Increasing use of cloud computing. In light of the proliferation of cloud computing, many companies are debating whether or not to host their systems in the cloud. The cloud provides hardware independence, flexibility, and scalability,...
The learning process is continually tied to the implementation of changes that enable more effective and efficient implementation of pedagogical strategies. One such tool of change, driven by diversity and inclusion, is the professional learning community (PLC). After reading the first pages of the book, I can define the term...
Introduction Apple Incorporation is a multinational technological company founded in 1976 by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs; it focuses on creating computer software, servers, personal computers, and consumer electronics. The main product lines the organization majors in are the Macintosh computer, iPad tablet computer, and iPhone smartphone line. The company...
Introduction From the dawn of humanity, various professional and social groups have been faced with serious challenges. In order to address pressing issues, people involved have had to consolidate their efforts and demonstrate a sufficient degree of expertise, knowledge, and resilience. However, the optimal manner of problem-solving requires an efficient...
Introduction Goldman Sachs is one of the most successful financial organizations in the US and the international economy. The company has been in business for more than 152 years and is a dominant player in the economy (Goldman, 2022). This has been attributed to the marketing context of the firm,...
Introduction Over the years, a large number of people have traveled from their home countries to foreign nations to obtain necessary healthcare services. The aspect is common, especially where the country of origin does not have the required facilities to enable the treatment and management of specific disease conditions. In...
Introduction Psychological health is an essential part of a person’s general medical condition. This is due to the fact that all elements of the body are interconnected with each other and are under the constant control of the nervous system. That is why the state of a person’s psyche affects...
In the article under study, the International Marketing concept, which is the basis of research, is Business to Business (B2B). This approach provides benefits such as increased engagement and loyalty of consumers and increases the humanization of marketing. International marketing is an integral part of the functioning of any organization....
A corporate strategy is designed to establish a business’s value, set goals for profits and growth, and, most importantly, diversify the operation into several product markets. Conversely, a business strategy is designed to establish a competitive advantage and increase a company’s performance in a particular market. The corporate strategy informs...
Value chain and flow of structure The value chain is the whole set of business processes used to produce goods or services. Receiving materials is the first stage in bringing things to market. This procedure is essential for developing a company’s competitive edge, which aids in its ability to compete...
Marketing Organizational Design and Responsibilities of Apple Apple’s marketing organizational design and responsibilities create raving customers who queue for hours to get the first iteration of new products as they are released. The company goes way beyond the computer brand label and focuses on creating products for specific market targets...
Introduction For me, this is an extremely near and dear subject, a good friend of mine passed away due to an accidental overdose. A series of observations coupled with an analysis of the available evidence will show that the problem of the opioid epidemic is caused not only by the...
Childhood and adolescent obesity have reached epidemic levels in the United States. Currently, about 17% of children in the United States are obese (Sanyaolu et al., 2019). Obesity can affect all aspects of children’s lives, including their psychological and cardiovascular health; their overall physical health also suffers. The link between...
This reading assignment included the article “Racial disparities in renal function: the role of racial discrimination. The Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil)” by Camelo et al. (2018). In this scientific article, the authors aimed to investigate the relationship between the racial discrimination experienced by respondents and estimated glomerular...
Introduction The section “Guide for enhancing core functions and essential services for public health improvement” presents numerous resources to study this topic. Some of the issues discussed include the assessment of community problems, needs, and resources, the ways of collecting information about the problem, the development of strategies and plans,...
The skin cancer is a group of malignant and non-malignant tumors that develop from different skin cells. Each type of skin cancer varies in severity, symptoms, mortality rate, and potential to form metastases. There are several rare forms of this disease, such as Merkel cell carcinoma, dermatofibrosarcoma bulging, t-cell lymphoma,...
Introduction Horizontal violence in healthcare is understood as acts of aggression, bullying, intimidation, or refusal to assist nurses and healthcare professionals towards each other. While respective attitude towards colleagues fosters collaboration and teamwork, horizontal violence leads to the formation of a negative working environment and constant stress often results in...
Introduction The understanding of the human body parts, how they coordinate, and how the organs keep people alive has been transformed by physiological study, from medieval notions to molecular scientific methods. Diabetes is a chronic disorder that results from inadequate pancreatic insulin production and ineffective use in the body. Compared...
Introduction One of the most socially debatable issues over the past years is the healthcare provider’s capacity to accept or deny euthanasia. World Health Organization report indicates that often in their line of duty, physicians usually are faced with euthanasia as a challenge. Ideally, the act is regarded as the...
Summary Customer relationship management (CRM) means a combination of strategic practices and technologies that a firm applies to manage, analyze and control customer interactions and information through the business lifecycle. The main goal of CRM is to improve the relations between the business and the clients through value chain analysis...
Introduction Human resource is an essential department within the organization and is responsible for the well-being of the workers. It focuses on the function of the employees within the organization, ensuring best work practices are adopted at all times. Human resource managers are tasked with planning, coordinating, and directing the...
Effective Leadership Trait Name of Person That Exemplifies Leadership Trait Company Job Title Description of How Leader Exemplifies Leadership Trait Describe if the Leadership Trait Inspires Followership, and if so, How The ability to trust employees Tim Cook Apple CEO Reduced the degree of pressure and the number of inspections...
Introduction HRM is the managing of organization’s personnel; HRM became more used in the 1960s; Microsoft one of wealthiest organization is employee-driven; HR department is vital for organization success. Human Resource Management (HRM) centers on people management within the employer-employee relationship. In this regard, HRM is the process of recruiting,...
Executive Summary The value of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and business ethics cannot be overestimated. While the pet goods industry is relatively new, it already has businesses that are successful, competitive, and effective. PetSmart’s mission, values, and vision correspond with its ideas to help solve environmental issues, help pet owners...
Abstract This report aims at reviewing the current body of knowledge concerning the effect of transformational leadership on organisational change management. Organisations are in a constant search to improve the current practices of organisational change. Leadership strategies were found to have a significant effect on the effectiveness of change management....
The macroeconomic climate and internal resources are integral aspects that enable organizations to achieve a competitive edge. The SWOT analysis conducted on the Sun City Board Company reveals macroeconomic issues, including evidence-based projections and decision-making, that can affect this organization’s operational balance (Ramsey). The internal processes, such as barriers to...
Introduction The Home Depot has eight central values that determine and guide the company’s actions. The central one among them is “taking care of our people,” which serves as the foundation for other values (The Home Depot, n.d.b). It was first formulated by the organization’s founders, Bernie Marcus, and Arthur...
The patient’s presenting problem is the risk of falls, which has already occurred recently. Unfortunately, multiple persons over 65 are at risk of a similar problem. The chance of falling, as well as fall-related issues, increases with age. Many older adults are afraid of falling, even if they have never...
Lou is a patient who had abdominal surgery and was diagnosed with a nosocomial infection due to a catheter in his bladder during post-op hospitalization. Nosocomial infections are commonly diagnosed in people who have to stay in hospitals for some period. Their major transmission routes include contact with an infected...
The one-sample t-test is used as a tool of inferential parametric statistics, which allows using the findings of the sample analysis for comparison with the general population. The essence of this test is to evaluate whether a given sample comes from the general population or, to put it another way,...
Introduction The nursing profession is extremely stressful. Nurses are responsible for someone’s physical and mental well-being, which can take a toll on the nurse’s mental health. After all, they frequently work long night shifts in busy settings while providing care for several patients, and sometimes the situation is genuinely life-or-death....
The prevalence and incidence of heart disease contribute to high mortality and morbidity globally. Heart disease stands as a leading cause of death in the United States. Statistics show that the health problem claims more lives than every form of cancer combined, annually. Thus, the mortality rate of heart disease...
Executive Summary The topic for this paper is the role of people management and its relevance in the Australian public health sector. The primary finding of this research is that the concept of people management has become instrumental in many organizations that want to achieve their business goals. In the...
The study discovered that the average acceptance rate across all studies in LMICs was 80.3%, with middle-income countries such as Pakistan at 66.5% and Low-income countries such as Burkina Faso at 66.5% having the lowest acceptance rates. Findings suggest that personal protection against COVID-19 is the primary factor that explains...
Abstract Physicians have a responsibility to discuss do-not-resuscitate (DNR) decisions and end-of-life (EOL) care with patients and family members. The aim of this study was to explore the DNR and EOL care discussion experience among physicians in Taiwan. A qualitative study was conducted with 16 physicians recruited from the departments...
The article discussed in this essay focuses on a diabetes prevention program. The study by Cha et al. (2017) determines effective strategies to help individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes avoid the associated complications. The method used is a prospective randomized clinical trial (RCT) that involved 420 respondents with...
Ethical Considerations One of the most critical aspects of any continuous quality improvement (CQI) effort, especially in healthcare, includes accounting for ethical considerations. The latter is necessary in order to avoid conducting the intervention improvement at the cost of healthcare ethics, which lie at the foundation of advancing human health...
Introduction Modern health care needs quality management. To achieve this, the government, citizens, patients, clinicians, purchasers, and providers need a variety of information about the performance of healthcare organizations. In doing so, the importance of analytical work, independent expertise, benchmarking, monitoring, and evaluation increases. Quantitative assessment of management through rating...
Introduction There is a great deal of support for the Canadian healthcare system, but there are also many questions about its long-term viability. In the second decade of the 21st century, Canada’s healthcare system and the national Medicare program continue to struggle significantly with the provision of healthcare services. Discussion...
Systems thinking is a framework of approaching problems while looking at the bigger picture. Instead of trying to address a specific problem on a small scale, this method encourages to look at how different agents interact in a way that reproduces the issue (NIHR, 2019). These agents may involve people,...
Numerous government health bodies acknowledge depression as a serious health problem. Only between June 29 and July 11, 2022, about 23.2% of individuals in the United States reported having a depressive disorder (Elflein, 2022). Depression is characterized by chronic sadness and a lack of interest in or enjoyment of once-delightful...
Introduction The healthcare system in a country determines the quality of care that the citizens of that country get whenever they seek medical services. Because healthcare is one of a country’s most important services, the government works hard to create policies that ensure citizens receive high-quality care at the lowest...
Ethical considerations are vital in nursing; they involve effective communication and complete understanding. Nursing is closely connected to ethical decision-making, for example, when the patient refuses care. Indeed, patients’ views and beliefs might become a struggle for medical interventions and lead to misunderstandings or offenses (Manias et al., 2015). Contentious...
Introduction A state-owned enterprise (SOE) priority in any developing country is improving social welfare. Many developing countries in the Asian continent have facilitated the public sector to make capital investments to provide people’s necessities and make their living conditions better. They have a crucial role in employment creation in rural...
Introduction Companies are forced to follow a system of quotas to promote the rights of certain groups of people: women, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. Achieving inclusion and diversity in the workplace is a worthy goal for any employer, but the effectiveness of quotas can be challenged. Companies may...
Background Covid 19 pandemic has become a serious challenge for the modern world. The extremely high contagiousness of the virus, difficulties associated with its treatment, and development of numerous adverse effects resulted in numerous deaths globally. For this reason, the international community has to respond to a new threat and...
Choosing an appropriate sampling method for the research is crucial because it allows ensuring the credibility of the study. Identifying the target population and its features is an important step made prior to planning the interventions and tests. Nursing research can involve various groups of researchable populations, which may include...
Abstract This paper presents an attempt to examine frontotemporal dementia (FTD) based on a critical review of the evidence-based literature. Considering that many patients under the age of 65 and over face mental issues, this topic cannot be underestimated. To better understand the identified disease, the paper provides an analysis...
Introduction Nowadays, there is a growing trend for using medication for beneficial purposes in order to alleviate the symptoms of various conditions. For example, treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) disorder with medications has proven to be immensely helpful (Edinoff et al. 3). However, between 1995 and 2008, stimulants that are usually...
Bell Grove, Medical care center is an example of an urgent care center that deals with patients with no appointments. The patient walks in and out of the hospital now and then, seeking medical attention. Such hospitals are usually less expensive for emergencies as they treat less life-threatening ailments, such...
Patient safety is a medical specialty that arose in response to the increasing intricacy of medical systems and the associated increase in hospital patient harm. Its purpose is to avoid and minimize risks, mistakes, and serious adverse events while providing health care. Constant growth-based learning from failures and bad events...
Summary This talk is a great insight into some existing biases and myths around productivity. One of the key things that Fried (2010) notes is that people require extended stretches of uninterrupted time to focus and work productively. Further, referring to the manager-employee interactions as the involuntary distractions of the...
Introduction Leadership in the healthcare sector is a multidimensional phenomenon encapsulating the core values of interdependence among all professionals. I choose my supervisor as the best leader for the project. The main reason encapsulates his appeal to enhancing transformation among his subordinates through a transactional model. In this case, he...
Social media are a significant part of people’s everyday lives, and it is natural that hospitals also establish their online presence to promote their services and market them to larger audiences. According to the recent statistics provided by Smith (2017), in the United States alone, more than 90% of top-ranking...
The DNP degree was established to prepare APRNs, including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives. The development of the DNP is interlinked with the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report on the prevalence of medical errors and safety and quality issues. Based on this report, in 2003,...
Typically, PTSD is defined as a mental illness that directly results from anxiety-related symptoms that follow a stressful experience. Natural disasters like floods, which are caused by heavy rain, are one example of this. These events can cause PTSD in certain people, causing them to react badly to different external...
The article that is discussed for this summary paper is named “Effect of physical activity and exercise on oxidative stress and inflammation in muscle and vascular aging.” This study was published in 2022 in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Based on the main results of the work, it...
Introduction Generalized anxiety disorder is an unreasonable feeling of anxiety, a constant state of fear and uncertainty, and poor physical well-being. The reasons for generalized anxiety disorder in children are ambiguous. These include stressful situations, family or school problems, genetic predisposition, trauma, and changes in biochemistry and overall brain functioning....
Euthanasia refers to a process during which a lethal agent is administered to a patient in order to relieve their incurable and intolerable suffering. Though the primary focus of euthanasia relies on ending pain and respecting the choices of a patient, there is still much discourse regarding its practice not...
Macronutrients are nutrients needed in vast amounts for human growth and development, whereas micronutrients are nutrients needed in little quantities by the human body. Micronutrients and macronutrients are required by the body to maintain healthy muscles, skin, brain, blood flow, bones, nerves, and the immune system (Savarino et al., 2021)....
Introduction One of the most discussed issues in the contemporary healthcare setting is the increased mental health issues that affect members of the LGBTQ+ community and the apparent lack of targeted interventions to curb the phenomenon. Members of the community still endure untold stigma and discrimination at home, neighbourhoods, healthcare...
Introduction Employees’ perception of the power policy in the organization is determined by the degree of rationality, the adequacy of the proposed tactics, and the behavior of power representatives. Rational persuasion is the predominant concept of organizational behavior and shows high indexes of successful implementation (Robbins & Judge, 2016). This...
Introduction Large corporations involved in delivering goods or services to mass consumers must invent and utilize numerous techniques for promoting their products to the public. Therefore, this paper aims to evaluate McDonald’s global promotion and communication strategies. McDonald’s various target demographics, platforms, and management techniques are comprehensively evaluated. Moreover, to...
Risk factors present from Mrs. L’s history to the diagnosis of osteoporosis, and how they influence decreased bone density Osteoporosis entails a disease that causes the depletion and disintegration of bone tissue as well as a loss of thickness and calcification. This may render an individual’s bone to be delicate,...
Mary, a 27-year-old, married, woman complains for the headache and fatigue. Mary endorses regular fatigue, sleep problems, early rising, as well as dull and generalized headaches over the last three weeks. She periodically misses work, because of fatigue, she cannot pay enough attention to her children. She has no psychiatric...
Leisure activities are actions that people participate in when they are free outside their everyday routines. People engage in leisure activities to pass the time because they are hobbies or to break work monotony. Leisure includes activities such as climbing, shopping, chatting, reading, and sports. Participation in those activities is...
Introduction Leadership is a multifaceted and complex process, aspects of which are considered on different planes and from different points of view. This phenomenon integrates various cultural, social, and behavioral factors that differentiate leadership by style. Each type pursues a specific range of tasks, and the manager’s competence includes adapting...
Ethics is a crucial factor not only in managerial accounting but also in other aspects of a business or organization. Management ethics is a system of existing practices and knowledge aimed at the most favorable management and business procedures. It is necessary to comply with moral norms and principles, as...
Introduction Demand forecasting refers to the act of planning or estimating demand to guarantee the provision of correct items and in the right quantities to fulfill customer demand without surplus production (Datta, 2017). The term global distribution means worldwide networking and outsourcing of businesses (Unilever, 2020). Worldwide supply chain management...
Introduction The problem of recognising the deteriorating patient is a complex and multifaceted issue. The issue is conducted in five major steps, which include education, monitoring, recognition, call for help, and response (Resuscitation Council UK, 2021, p. 11). The current UK legislation and policies related to the topic are the...
Introduction Mental health disorders vary quite broadly, with multiple subcategories of the known types existing. However, six core disorders can be distinguished as the primary ones. These are the anxiety disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (American Psychiatric Association, 2014). The specified mental...
Learning objectives play a major role in the educational experience of every person, especially nursing professionals. As a result, it is crucial that they are formulated in accordance with the established frameworks. The first learning objective presented in the case at hand, namely, “Students will know the names of the...
Introduction Teratogens are environmental agents that might lead to problems in human development during pregnancy. In general, they include alcohol, tobacco, substances, and medications (Valeii, 2021). Discussion There is extensive research that proves that teratogens are harmful to the baby’s development, particularly in the first trimester (Chung et al., 2021)....
Introduction Nursing theories are models which help see nursing practice from various sides. While the real world is always more than any model, they are useful to improve the practice, conduct research, and educate new nurses. Various theories are used for those purposes, and it is always better to apply...
Background Opioid abuse is one of the most severe and widespread forms of drug addiction. The stages change each other faster than in other cases, the body quickly becomes tolerant to doses — this is the risk of overdose even after several months of use (Otte, 2019). Diagnostic criteria of...
Given the current trends in healthcare after the global Covid-19 pandemic, many national and regional organizations responsible for the functioning and efficiency of institutions in this area have thought about moderating and adapting their programs. For example, on the US National Academy of Sciences website, in particular their Department of...
Abstract Reducing the prevalence of nosocomial infections can greatly improve patient and practitioner outcomes within a medical setting. Nosocomial infections are a major predictor of increased COVId-19 rates translating to higher mortality rates. The current report presents a continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan for We Care Hospital to reduce the...
Several controversies surround the theme of personality disorders and their classification as, in many cases, categories overlap, making it difficult to define the distinguished characteristics of each category. The issue results in difficulties in the diagnostic process and a low level of diagnostic results’ reliability. In general, there are ten...
Eating disorders are a considerable issue for many people and one which is discussed extensively in media and studied by researchers. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders outlines the three main types of eating disorders, which include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. Each of the aforementioned...
Introduction The type of reward strategies exploited by a corporation can significantly influence how inspired the employees are to work. The strategy impacts the organization’s performance in reaching out to more clients and providing quality attention to them. To get results with maximum efficiency and effectiveness from human resources, employee...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on all aspects of society. The measures introduced by governments around the world to combat the spread of the pandemic substantially affected the work landscape, forcing the majority of business ventures to opt for remote work to comply with new...
The opt-in system of organ donation means that people have to actively sign up to be donors; the opt-out system means that everyone is automatically registered as a potential donor unless they specifically say otherwise. There has been a growing movement in favor of changing the organ donation system to...
With the ethnocentric type, foreign markets remain for the corporation primarily a continuation of the domestic market of the parent company’s home country. The distinctive features of this type of corporation are the high centralization of decision-making and strong control over the activities of foreign branches by the parent company....
Executive Summary Established in 2004, Talabat is a global “q-commerce” online food and grocery ordering business. With a commanding 55% market share, it is regarded as the biggest and most well-known online meal ordering business in the area. The Talabat platform focuses, at its core, on connecting vendors such as...
The external forces of change arise from the outside environment. Political, economic, social, and technical variables can all impact an organization or an institution (Kaizen Consulting Group, n.d.). In these broad domains, the internal factors that determine and contribute to corporate performance ultimately characterize the organization’s connection with the external...
It might seem more straightforward to concentrate solely on the matter at hand and solve problems when they occur. However, this approach does not provide any insurance against unintended or unexpected consequences. The way to adequately anticipate the results of one’s actions lies in putting effort into a deeper understanding...