Psychological science: Content, methodology, history and profession
Essay - 6 pages - Psychology
People have always had to study each other's behavior closely, but it was only in the nineteenth century that psychology emerged as an academic and scientific discipline, and only in the twentieth century that it also became a major field of professional activity. References to the human mind and...
Exploration of the concepts of criminology and criminal justice as sciences
Essay - 7 pages - Criminal law
Throughout the course of the twentieth century notable advancements in science and technology has enabled researchers choose significantly improve their overall ability to conduct empirical research. Although the advancements have taken place have impacted almost every field of study, and...
The Birth and Social Role of the Psychological Sciences: A Comparative Historical Perspective
Essay - 10 pages - Psychology
Taxonomical terms like depression, schizophrenia, neurosis, and psychosis, among many others, are today wielded with ease by doctors and are readily accepted by patients. While they are thought to be scientifically objective qualifications, a crucial examination of the social context of their...
Universal Science Fiction
Essay - 3 pages - Literature
According to Jane Donawerth in Frankenstein's Daughters, the only way for women to write science fiction, is for them to change the rules. This is certainly the case with Octavia Butler's “Bloodchild”. In Butler's Nebula award winning short story, Butler tells the tale of Gan,...
Cognitive Science
Tutorials/exercises - 6 pages - Psychology
The fields relevant to this overview are a part of the interdisciplinary studies of cognitive science, which includes anthropology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, psycholinguistics, artificial intelligence and computational science, and neuroscience. Each of these...
What science says on « Strategy of " differentiation rupture" and chain value »
Tutorials/exercises - 4 pages - Business strategy
Strategy of ? differentiation rupture ? is based on the observation that the current situation comes from the compliance with the rules of the game accepted by all. For a firm being in an unfavourable competitive position, the solution can be to look for the means of making, not the same thing...
Owning Perfection: The Struggle between Science and Nature in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark."
Essay - 2 pages - Literature
In many love poems written to praise the beauty or virtue of a woman, the woman or the woman's love is often seen as a material possession or a thing to be owned. In Nathaniel Hawthorne's “The Birthmark,” the woman is seen as something to be improved upon and perfected. Love is not only...
Neuromarketing: is looking into the consumer's brain morally justifiable?
Essay - 11 pages - Marketing theories
In 2004, a study conducted at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, demonstrated that certain brand attributes and messages can shape personal preferences through their effect on the human brain. Using the famous Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi rivalry as a basis for their research, they scanned...
If we conclude that there is some knowledge we should not pursue on ethical grounds, how can we determine the boundaries of acceptable investigation within an area of knowledge?
Essay - 4 pages - Medical studies
Ethics come into play in almost all fields of investigation; it is the line separating right and wrong, telling an individual to what extent they can go without breaking ethical boundaries. An ethical question is raised when an individual crosses or breaks ethical boundaries; boundaries are the...
A Trip to the Moon - Georges Méliès (1902)
Artwork analysis - 3 pages - Film studies
I examined 'A Trip to the Moon' because of its historical relevance, early science fiction's inventiveness, and social critique. The film's creative imagery, fantastic storyline, and sarcastic overtones shaped subsequent filmmakers and popular culture's space...
Integration of a Nurse Informaticist to Enhance Healthcare Outcomes
Case study - 4 pages - Medical care & personal assistance
Nursing informatics is the combined use of nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice (Williams, 2019). A nurse informaticist is a nursing professional who specializes in...
Can computer power become a threat to our society and how can people stand up against it?
Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences
I'm going to deal with the notion of 'places and forms of power'. First, I'd like to define the notion. The power is the ability or official capacity to exercise control, authority. It also refers to the influence or the strength that a person or a group of people have on others....
Blade Runner - Ridley Scott (1982) - Sequence Tears in rain
Artwork analysis - 3 pages - Film studies
The film we will analyze today is the movie Blade Runner, directed by Ridley Scott. Released in 1982, Blade Runner is a science fiction film introducing us to Rick Deckard, a Blade Runner who will be in charge during all the film to eliminate replicants, androids with human appearance. The...
Learning and improvement approach in traditional construction management models
Text analysis - 2 pages - Management
The documents studied in this paper can be provided on request. Both articles analysed in this paper are linked to the engineering manufacturing area, particularly in construction, and more specifically to the acknowledgment that there is a lack of learning and improvement approach in traditional...
PESTEL Analysis - Merck Millipore
Case study - 6 pages - International marketing
Merck Millipore is a leading German life sciences company. Their headquarters are in Darmstadt, Germany. Founded in 1668, it operates in the fields of pharmaceuticals and chemistry. Indeed, the company's goal is to solve the most complex problems in the field of life sciences...
Investigating the osmotic fragility of erythrocytes and investigating the components making up human blood
Case study - 5 pages - Medical studies
The document is an example of project which can be submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the BSc (Hons) Degree in Biomedical Science. "This experiment is important because it teaches us how the blood is tested in labs for their osmotic fragility. (...)"
The Renaissance
Essay - 3 pages - Modern history
The Renaissance was a period in European history marking the transition from the Middle Ages to Modernity and covering the 15th and 16th centuries. It was associated with great social change. The intellectual basis of the Renaissance was its version of humanism, and the rediscovery of classical...
Computerised farming: the cow of tomorrow - The Economist (2019) - How and what means do companies use to computerise the breeding of cows?
Text analysis - 1 pages - Economy general
Today, computers have made it possible to control computers, programs and even robots, which is fascinating, but the idea of the machine taking over from humans can be terrifying. This idea is quite justified to cross our mind considering the evolution of computer science which has evolved...
The Encyclopédie: A Monument to Reason
Book review - 1 pages - Medieval history
Discover the significance of The Encyclopédie, a groundbreaking work of the Enlightenment era that championed reason, science, and critical thinking.
"Understanding Marc Bloch's Conception of History: A Critical Analysis of 'Apologie pour l'Histoire ou Métier d'Historien'"
Book review - 1 pages - Modern history
"Unlock the essence of historical inquiry with Marc Bloch's seminal work, 'Apologie for History or The Historian's Craft'. This influential book probes the very foundations of history as a social science, exploring its scientific nature, methodology, and the historian's...
Silicon Valley - Mike Judge, John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky (2014-2019) - Gender and society
Text analysis - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Gender has been an essential research issue in social sciences, with the studies conducted on the impacts of gender on various aspects of human expression and perception as well as the investigations of career and societal implications of gender and possible underlying biases according to...
Technology, a Benefit to Superheroes - Introduction
Essay - 1 pages - Sociology & social sciences
During the digital revolution, technology scares. It is thought to be harmful and will destroy our way of life and our humanity. This fear is reflected in the feature films of these years: "Terminator" (James Cameron, 1984), "Matrix" (The Wachowskis, 1999), "War Games" (John Badham, 1983) to name...
Understanding Agnotology: The Study of Ignorance and Its Impact on Scientific Knowledge and Gender Biases
Text analysis - 2 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Explore the groundbreaking field of agnotology, the study of ignorance, and its far-reaching implications on scientific knowledge and society. Aude Fauvel's pioneering research sheds light on how gender stereotypes distort scientific production, reducing female contributions and perpetuating...
EDD Project: Differential Green Space Management
Tutorials/exercises - 6 pages - Educational studies
The EDD project promotes participatory and environmental sciences, increasing the valorization of biodiversity and exploiting animal and plant resources.
Media Ethics, Accountability Systems-Theory of Media Gate keeping
Case study - 3 pages - Management
This paper will show that the role of ethics determining the content of media outlets is dependent on social demands. Ethics are present in every social function. They dictate the modes of communication and their application based on the propriety and social structures. Media ethics are a...
Lyon 2024 Olympic Games - Mood Board
Presentation - 1 pages - Communication
In this assignment, the plan is to create a mood board which conceptualizes Lyon 2024 Olympic games opening ceremony and uniforms. The work develops a 'list' of French personalities from all eras (music, science, art, technology, etc.).
Understanding DNS and URL Translation
Study guide - 1 pages - Computer science
Delve into the world of computer science and learn how DNS and URL translation work together to connect you to your favorite websites. Discover the role of cookies, TCP, and other key concepts in this fascinating glossary.
Calculations and Automation: A Comprehensive Guide
Tutorials/exercises - 2 pages - Mathematics
This document is a part of a computer science course, providing an in-depth analysis of calculations and automation techniques. It covers various methods for automating tasks, including algorithms, data structures, and programming languages. The guide is designed to help students and...
Limitations of Early Astronomical Temperature Measurements of the Sun
Tutorials/exercises - 1 pages - Physics
A historical analysis of the challenges faced by early astronomers in measuring the temperature of the sun, highlighting the limitations of their instruments and methods. This document provides a detailed examination of the impact of these limitations on the accuracy of their results. Relevant to...
The Liberation of Women and The New Woman: A New Definition of Feminism in Late 19th Century Egypt
Book review - 7 pages - Sociology & social sciences
Discover how Qasim Amin's works, The Liberation of Women and The New Woman, revolutionized the concept of feminism in late 19th century Egypt, blending Islamic teachings with Western influences and social sciences. Explore the intellectual modernity and societal implications of his...
