Essays Tagged: "this paper discusses"

Wolf Predations. This paper discusses four hypotheses to explain the effects of wolf predation on prey populations of large ungulates.

Hypotheses of the Effects ofWolf PredationJohn FeldersnatchDecember 1st, 1995Abstract: This paper discusses four hypotheses to explain the effects of wolf predation on prey populations of ... is, the predator pithypothesis, and the stable limit cycle hypothesis (Boutin 1992). The purpose of this paper is to assess the empirical data onpopulation dynamics and attempt to determine if one of ... tion limiting hypothesis proposes that predation is the primary factor that limits prey density. In this non- equilibriummodel recurrent fluctuations occur in the prey population. This implies that th ...

(7 pages) 144 0 4.5 Jan/1995

Subjects: Science Essays > Zoology

sex education in traditional societies

INTRODUCTIONThis paper discusses sex education in traditional societies, rumors surrounding the topic, the resul ... e results from different techniques and the different views of each. Five countries were chosen for this analysis and were chosen based on their economy, culture, and availability of information. The ... l that educating teens on contraceptives makes them more likely to have premarital sex, but despite this 'nine out of ten parents want their children to receive it.' (Haffner and Sowell, 1993:426) Som ...

(7 pages) 421 4 3.6 Apr/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality

The Role of Prejudice in "The Merchant of Venice"

THE ROLE OF PREJUDICE IN THE MERCHANT OF VENICEThis paper discusses the subject of prejudice in the William Shakespeareplay, The Merchant of Venice ... esh that the agreement calls for,and that if any blood is shed, his property will be confiscated. Atthis point, Shylock agrees to accept the money instead of the flesh, butthe court punishes him for h ... tive population, suchthat the Venetian government needed to confine the Jews to a specificdistrict. This district was called geto nuovo (New Foundry) and was theancestor of the modern-day ghetto. In t ...

(8 pages) 240 3 4.8 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Theory of Varied Consumer Choice Behaviour and It's Implications

of either psychological or marketing models to predict individual choices on particular occasions. This paper discusses a theory which explains the degree to which the extant models omit important in ... tant models omit important influences that produce varied individual choice behaviour. The focus of this paper is on the sequences of product purchases. Discretionary actions and activities are also c ...

(11 pages) 369 0 4.3 Dec/1996

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Time for reform? considering the failures of the electoral college in the US

TIME FOR REFORM? CONSIDERING THE FAILURES OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGEDescription: This paper discusses the many shortcomings of the ElectoralCollege, and posits possible alternative ... isconception among American is that when they vote they elect the President. The truth is notnearly this simple. What in fact happens when a person votes is that there vote goes for an Elector. ThisEl ... he vote, the responsibility of selecting the nextPresident falls upon the House of Representatives. This elaborate system of Presidential selection is thoughtby many to be an 18th century anachronism ...

(7 pages) 191 0 1.6 Dec/1993

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Whistleblowing

mething that could affect others in a negative way. Whistleblowing is a way for an employee to stop this from happening, but there are time and instances when this is not permissible or obligatory. Th ... our company. Try to let an internal person know, like a manager, and tell them your concerns. Also, this action that is to take place must cause significant harm to someone or something. Whether it is ...

(3 pages) 160 0 4.3 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

The Effects of Serotonin on the Mind and Body.

tant role in our lives. Having healthy serotonin functioning is essential to a person's well being. This paper discusses the role that serotonin plays, psychological disorders caused by or coincide wi ... ic neurons from taking serotonin back up into the neuron that released them (Tate and Zetin, 1999). This causes more serotonin to remain in the synapse for a longer time (P. Breggin and G.Breggin, 199 ...

(5 pages) 148 0 3.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Effects of Wolf Predation

Effects of Wolf PredationAbstract: This paper discusses four hypotheses to explain the effectsof wolf predation on prey populations of ... is, the predator pit hypothesis, and the stable limit cyclehypothesis (Boutin 1992). The purpose of this paper is to assess theempirical data on population dynamics and attempt to determine if oneof t ... ation limiting hypothesis proposes that predation is theprimary factor that limits prey density. In this non- equilibriummodel recurrent fluctuations occur in the prey population. Thisimplies that the ...

(7 pages) 51 0 3.7 Feb/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Earth Sciences

Internet Growth and Competitive Differentiation: On-line Travel Agencies

5 of which Expedia.com, Travelocity and Priceline.com will lead the market (Greenberg, Regan, 2001).This paper discusses why the growth of Internet necessitates the need for competitive differentiatio ... ll account for 10 to 11 percent of total U.S. airline ticket sales (Delong, 2002, Pappas, 2001). Of this percentage, roughly half will be purchased directly from the airlines (Delong, 2002). The growt ...

(6 pages) 361 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Lotus_Report_rough_draft

orporation should invest in the purchase of a small fleet of these cars in a test marketing effort. This paper discusses the physical advantages and disadvantages of AFV as well as the cost and possib ... vehicles and 100% electric fuel vehicles are more widely used than other alternate fuel vehicles at this time. Commercially, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has become very popular especially in the publ ...

(6 pages) 216 1 3.6 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Gay marriages are wrong

This paper discusses whether or not homosexuals should be allowed to marry one another the paper arg ... sexuals should be allowed to marry one another the paper argues that one does not have to give into this visualization of "family values" to oppose gay marriage, however, for there are a number of rea ... eyes of society. Homosexuality in all countries has been looked down upon and sometimes condemned. This opposition stems from the Holy Bible.The couple in the Garden of Eden was a man and a woman, no ...

(4 pages) 131 0 4.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays

Climate and Global Warming

This paper discusses the topic of global warming and its effects from the atmosphere and outer space ... tmosphere and outer space righ tdown to planet earth and its effect on people today and the future. This paper was used for an oral presentation then later turned on to be looked over by the teacher h ... some of the outgoing energy, retaining heat somewhat like the glass panels of a greenhouse. Without this natural "greenhouse effect," temperatures would be much lower than they are now, and life as kn ...

(7 pages) 299 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Atmospheric Sciences

Programming Languages discusses a few of the programming languages used at Hewlett Packard

e used as a default unless technology and business needs point to another, more specific, solution. This paper discusses (a) a few of the programming languages used at Hewlett Packard, (b) the reasoni ... soft and can be found at http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/.Finances also come into play because of this partner agreement with Microsoft; the licensing for using Microsoft-based programming languages ...

(3 pages) 162 0 3.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Effective Delegation

This paper discusses the use and processes for effective delegation.EFFECTIVE DELEGATION Dele ... d to complete by the end of the day including making time for my manager's last minute emergencies. This helps keep my own stress levels down while still keeping myself organized and on time with my o ... up shortly after the homebuyer signed the agreement waiting for the lender to contact us for them. This little extra planning and organizing of tasks could avoid last minute emergencies.LeadingManage ...

(5 pages) 251 0 4.6 Jun/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication

Causes of Crop Circles : with out view point (most possible explanations)

o used the formations as a map attacked the earth. The suspenseful story line made me think whether this theory could be true, and if we may one day be under attack as in the movie. When I approached ... easons for creating the pictograms vary greatly because of different evidence found by researchers. This paper discusses the different causes for crop circles that people have made and the evidence wh ...

(11 pages) 42 1 3.3 Jul/2004

Subjects: Science Essays > Space

Social learning and gender differences in violent crimes

behavior we must examine perceptual thoughts, expectancies, competencies and values. (Bartol, 2002) This paper discusses social roles, the influence of intact or broken homes, and the type of aggressi ... be written on. Children are bombarded with many things that they must learn at a young age. Through this time and into adolescence there paradigms are continuously being shaped and changed. This is a ...

(8 pages) 264 0 4.3 Jul/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Promotion Strategy at Gillette

s Duracell, Oral-B, Braun and Gillette brands all lead their respective markets (Gillette, 2004a). This paper discusses the Gillette razor brands. It discusses why Gillette invests heavily in new pr ... or line of razors received several upgrades before more sweeping design changes in the Mach3 line. This product repositioning illustrates that Gillette's razors are mature products, and that the comp ...

(4 pages) 237 1 4.5 Sep/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

WRITE AN ACCOUNT OF BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION WHICH ARE SPECIFIC TO YOUR LINE OF BUSINESS. (SUBJECT: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION)

I work for one of the biggest Financial Institutions in the country. This Financial Institution has the tallest building in the country. The building does not have open ... side the building is being pumped in and circulated by a powerful air conditioning system. Although this building is a world of its own, inside the building there are several barriers to communication ... are several barriers to communication that I have observed. The Financial institution housed inside this building is going through a restructuring exercise and change management. This paper discusses ...

(5 pages) 133 0 3.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

When it comes to inventory control how will putting its factory floor on-line benefit an organization?

nventory managers to maintain the proper level of inventory thus minimizing inventory related costs.This paper discusses the benefits of connecting an organization's factory floor in the Internet in r ... hould be taken into consideration when dealing with IT and the Internet to maximize those benefits. This paper will provide facts and opinions from different reports and write-ups from subject matter ...

(5 pages) 126 0 5.0 Feb/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ssingame, 2003). Obviously, people cannot perform at their best when they have unresolved problems. This paper discusses one of Human Resource (HR) tool to response these problems, it is called Employ ...

(6 pages) 181 0 1.7 Jun/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics