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"Low Birthweight and Asthma Among Young Urban Children", 2008.
An article review of "Low Birthweight and Asthma Among Young Urban Children" by Lenna Nepomnyaschy and Nancy Reichman.
1,189 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper is a critical review of the article "Low Birthweight and Asthma Among Young Urban Children" by Lenna Nepomnyaschy and Nancy Reichman, published in The American Journal for Public Health. The author of this paper reviews the purpose of the study, its study design, and the sample selection. The paper analyzes the correlations there may be in a fairly complex series of confounding variables. The paper also reviews the practice implications of the study for nurses.
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Purpose and Objective of this Epidemiological Research
Study Design
Sampling
Confounding Variable
Results
Practice Implications for Nursing
Bibliography
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"Confounding variables are those which may be correlated with the sample population, but bring little or no new information. An example might be socioeconomic level (i.e. how much income is earned in the household) with marital status, which is a confounding variable because it has been established that single mothers have lower incomes than married mothers. An additional confounding variable is vacancy rates in the neighborhood; if there are high vacancy rates, it is likely that there are more people with confounded low socioeconomic status as compared to the rest of the population."
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ARTEK Pioneer Camp, 2008.
Relates the history of the Soviet ARTEK Pioneer summer camp in which youth were indoctrinated into the Communist philosophy.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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This paper explains that the Soviet Union Pioneer summer camp called ARTEK was founded in 1925 along the Black Sea, a beautiful setting in the Crimea near Yalta, which is now in the Ukraine. Foreign children also were welcomed to the camp in hope that they would get a favorable view of the Soviet Union. The paper describes its unique physical structures, the way the camp was run and its importance to the Soviet culture. The paper also discuses the history of child welfare under the communists.
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"No matter how well connected a child was within the framework of the Communist Soviet hierarchy at that time, the Times' writer explains, and even if you were the best student in your class or the child of a "Hero of Soviet Labor," you were only allowed to spend one summer of your life at ARTEK.
"It was a high honor to qualify to go to ARTEK, although it wasn't all singing songs, sailing, swimming and having arts and crafts sessions, Specter continues. The students were marched through potato fields in gas masks, and made to perform military-themed exercises."
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Juvenile Multisystemic Therapy, 2008.
An overview of multisystemic therapy (MST) for serious juvenile offenders.
797 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 28.95
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The paper explores the intensive family and home-based treatment program called multisystemic therapy (MST), which targets aspects in the youth's social network that are contributing to his antisocial behavior. The paper examines the research that suggests that MST is a promising approach to the treatment of serious antisocial behavior in youths. The paper notes that youths who have successfully gone through the program could be contributors and mentors for other troubled youth.
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"Treating serious and violent juvenile offenders continues to be a major issue countrywide, particularly due to the significant social and economic costs required by these offenders. Such juvenile offenders have a much higher risk for mental and physical health problems, substance abuse, low educational and occupational attainment, and social difficulties. Traditional mental health and juvenile justice services have not had much success in reducing these youths' serious problems. As a result, researchers have looked for other ways to help chronic juvenile offenders. One of the most recent evidence-based approaches, which has shown positive results, is an intensive family- and home-based treatment program called multisystemic therapy (MST)."
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Ethical Issues of Marketing, 2008.
A persuasive essay against the unethical business practice of advertising sex, violence, cigarettes and alcohol to children and adolescents.
2,692 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 80.95
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The paper discusses the unethical practices of advertisers, who use sex, nudity, violence and the positioning of all forms of drugs to
create a higher level of awareness of their products. The paper attempts to illustrate how these advertisers are harming children by introducing them to products that can significantly impair their ability to mature cognitively, emotionally and ethically. The paper contends that these advertisers sacrifice children for financial gain and calls for companies to uphold the moral and ethical responsibility to protect our children.
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Summary
Sex Sells...Sometimes
Selling Violence, Not Products
Tobacco and Alcohol Advertising Effects Are Lasting
Summary
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"The fundamental business model of advertising is changing drastically as the Internet becomes a much more prevalent communications channel, capable of being specifically targeted to audiences of consumers while also providing the ability to measure the performance of all forms of digital advertising online. This has significantly increased the ability to measure the effectiveness of advertising that includes mention of sex, violent acts, and the use of drugs including cigarettes and alcohol. Traditional advertising on the one hand does not offer these levels of advertising effectiveness measurement, so seeing if sex, violence and the positioning of drugs of all kinds including tobacco and alcohol is effective is left to conjecture and speculation."
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Domestic Violence, 2008.
An examination and historical look at domestic violence.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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The author of the paper contends that domestic violence has been overlooked by the police and the courts for many years. The writer discusses various types of domestic violence and the tools developed to deal with them. The writer contends that the majority of domestic violence offenders are male. He further contends that this is due to society being a male dominated one where laws were made to favor the male. The author then continues and discusses means taken to curb domestic violence and to deal with offenders.
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"As for the physical discipline of children issue, it fits right into the history of domestic violence. Historically, parents have been the most responsible for their children and their children's behavior. I believe that a swat or two does not hurt a child, like one response, my parents spanked me, and I don't think I'm emotionally distraught over it. I'm not talking about beating, or even hitting, but a swat on the butt occasionally is necessary to keep at least some children in line. Anything more is physical abuse, and uncalled for. I believe parents should retain the right to punish their child this way, and that the court systems have gone too far in some cases. I don't think that outlawing spanking is a good idea; I think it is too much government where it does not need to be."
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Smoking, Alcohol, Exercise and Diet, 2008.
An analytical review of the effects of smoking, alcohol, exercise and dieting on the human body.
1,493 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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The paper discusses the demographics, habits, reasons, causes and effects, benefits treatment and otherwise of persons involved in smoking, alcohol, exercise and diet. The paper notes that alcohol consumption and smoking is on the upswing amongst youth of today.
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Smoking
Alcohol
Exercise and Diet
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"A person can keep himself healthy by maintaining a healthy diet. Often, a person may lose or gain weight while in college. A person may gain weight because of poor eating habits or he tends to overeat because of nervousness. Others may not eat because of stress, lack of money or development of eating disorders. There is an alarming rise among college girls developing eating disorders. Nearly 90% of girls who develop these disorders are 20 years old. Whether a person is suffering from an eating disorder or is just not eating right, he should talk to a nutritionist to determine how he can improve his eating habits. "
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School Shootings, 2008.
This paper explores what can be done to prevent high school and college shootings in America.
2,295 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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The paper provides a history of recent school shootings in the US, discusses the development of new laws to prevent school shootings, looks at the security measures taken by colleges/universities and refers to the most infamous cases of shooting attacks. The paper notes the role played by the media and concludes that the bottom line for Americans today remains how to keep guns out of the schools and students from killing each other and their teachers.
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Summary
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"In response to the shocking series of highly publicized multiple victim shootings at high schools and colleges across the country in recent years the nation's schools have begun to resemble armed fortresses trying to keep the bad guys out. Alas, it is a sad commentary of the times when high school and college students must pass through metal detectors and be searched by security officers before being allowed to enter their schools and attend class, but this is the state of affairs for many American high school and college students today. Moreover, despite this increased vigilance, shootings continue to take place in high schools and colleges around the country, and in some cases, even elementary school students are being forced to undergo the same security precautions as their older counterparts. In this fearful environment, it is a wonder that any learning takes place at all and students, parents, teachers and administrators alike are wondering if and when the next episode will involve them."
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School Violence, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of school violence concentrating on violent behavior in American schools.
3,123 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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In this article, the writer notes that violence in schools has been a subject at the center of debate for several years. The writer points out that school violence is a problem throughout the world, but in recent years a great deal of attention has been given to violence in American schools. The writer examines school violence as it relates to the causes and prevention measures. The research explores the impact of social hierarchy, bullying and mental illness on school violence. In addition the research discusses social isolation and the ways in which school violence can be prevented. The writer begins by explaining school violence and looks at why it has become an issue of serious concern in recent years.
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Introduction
School Violence
The Impact of Social Hierarchy, Bullying and Mental Illness on School Violence
Social Isolation
Prevention of School Violence
Conclusion
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"With all this being understood, it is interesting to note that many of their victims were not the individuals that were jocks. It seems the gunmen were indiscriminate concerning the students that they killed or injured. The anger that these gunmen felt was directed towards students that never teased or taunted the gunmen for being outsiders. It may be safe to assume that the gunmen may have been angry at the entire situation and as such this anger was taken out on everyone at the school. It is also evident that the conflicts that can occur as a result of social hierarchy is real and can be dangerous if it is not properly addressed.
"In other school shooting cases bullying of the perpetrator by other students have brought provocation. Such was the case in Minnesota, when 16 year old gunman Jeff Weis killed seven people and himself at a school on Red Lake Indian reservation. This young man had a difficult upbringing living in poverty, having a father that committed suicide and a mother that was disabled. In addition, after the shooting occurred, classmates described the young man as a loner who was repeatedly bullied by classmates."
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Banning Violent Video Games, 2008.
A persuasive paper on the need to control our youth's exposure to violent video games.
908 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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The paper discusses the trend of children playing violent video games and looks at studies that prove how the aggression impacts their mental, behavioral and emotional development. The paper reveals the limitations of measures that have been implemented in order to control the influences of video games. The paper contends that our society, including the government and parents, has failed miserably in protecting our children from these harmful stimuli. The paper therefore calls for violent video games to be completely banned for children.
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"The video game industry has become a major source of entertainment for children and adolescents worldwide. As a consequence, children and adolescents have been spending a significant amount of time playing violent video games. The average American child spends more than 5 hours a day consuming screen media; almost as much as the time spent in school (Carnegy, Anderson & Bartholow, 2007). This includes television, films and playing video games. The average amount of time spent playing video games has nearly doubled from 26 minutes to 49 minutes per day in the past 5 years."
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Family Violence, 2008.
Describes family violence, defined as violence against another family member or loved one including dating violence and domestic violence.
915 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that the most important thing to remember about family violence is that it affects the entire family, co-workers and friends, not just the people involved in the violence. The paper points out that family violence does not have to have physical violence as a component. Mental abuse and neglect can be just as damaging as physical abuse especially since this type of abuse can go unrecognized much longer. The paper questions if the acceptance of violence by modern society is perhaps leading to more family violence.
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"Some of the hardest violence to contemplate is physical and mental violence against a child, and yet it occurs all too frequently. Battered child syndrome, shaken baby syndrome and child abuse of any sort is difficult to understand, as the victims are young and incapable of fighting back or defending themselves at all. Family violence is difficult to comprehend, but violence against children seems to be the most heinous form of violence, and it should be the type of violence punished most heavily by the law. However, any form of family violence is wrong, and it tears families apart."
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