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Adhering to ethical standards is crucial in daily life, including during research. Cooper & Schindler (2011) state that the purpose of research ethics is to ensure that no harm or negative consequences are experienced by any individuals involved in the research activities (Chapter 2, Ethics in Business Research). In 1998, British doctor Andrew Wakefield faced…

This essay intends to compare and contrast three occupational therapy models. The use of the word ‘model’ in O. T. language has not as of yet, had unified definitions. “Authors all acknowledge that there are no fixed definitions and on the whole they appear to have ‘agreed to disagree’” (Hagedorn, 2001, p.21). In this essay,…

Death is one of the hardest things that religion has to deal with and they provide comfort and answers for those who are facing death so it’s not surprising that religions have very strong views on euthanasia especially Christianity. Why is the Roman Catholic Church one of the most active organisations in opposing euthanasia? Most…

Adrian Monk, a former police detective, suffers from intensified obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and various phobias after his wife, Trudy, was murdered in 1997. Despite his exceptional memory and skill in linking small clues together, Monk is currently on psychiatric leave from the San Francisco Police Department. He now works as a freelance detective/consultant to try…

Embalming is the art and science of temporarily preserving a lifeless human body to delay decomposition. With this process, one hopes to preserve, sanitize and restore the previous physical attributes of a dead body. There are many reasons for the need to embalm. The reasons of different cultures to embalm are varied and have developed…

The Weaknesses and Strengths of Common Sense and Science as Sources of Knowledge There are many sources of knowledge as the society progresses. In this case, the most controversial question would be whether or not common sense can be accounted as a reliable source of knowledge? Although both common sense and science can be taken…

Obesity is a condition or disease caused by both genetic factors and environmental influences. This article argues that obesity can be a result of both genetic factors and personal choices, suggesting that individuals should not be solely held responsible for their overeating habits if they are overweight. The article also emphasizes the presence of familial…

Have you ever tried to interact with someone but they are too distracted on theirphone? In Bradbury’s novel, Fahrenheit 451, he depicts a society where technology has turned into an obsession. People no longer read due to the fact that books are banned so they are constantly depending on technology to entertain themselves. This overuse…

Introduction Quantitative research critiquing is an essential process in the synthesis of knowledge for use in the nursing practice.  Hence it is fundamental to research utilization and evidence-based practice in nursing.  The process of quantitative nursing research critique is an intellectual activity which will help one decide as to what extent research maybe useful in…

There are a number of prominent theories regarding Autism. Research indicates that autism may be a disorder of the cortex area of the brain which controls reasoning, problem-solving, memory, voluntary movement and sensation. The autistic brain functions differently than an average brain. The structural differences in the brain, such as mini-columns with numerous small brain…