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Mobile apps for capturing geolocation and customer data

As progress towards truly ubiquitous or pervasive computing continues to be made, some of the more important emerging technologies that will facilitate this goal are so-called "apps," which are being engineered for a seemingly endless array of utilitarian as well as educational and entertainment…

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Women's motivations for leaving or staying in abusive relationships

Domestic violence is one of the most pervasive and little-understood crimes perpetuated today.

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Kendall's portrayal of female shamanism in Korean society and culture

Shamanism is a practice that is pervasive throughout many cultures. The Songs of Salanda and Other Stories of Sulu by H. Arlo Nimmo explored shamanism amongst the Bajau people of the Philippines.

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Philosophical tensions between individual reproductive freedom and global overpopulation

Overpopulation is a consistent and pervasive problem in the world today. There is no doubt that if one looks at the available data and even a great deal of public opinion that overpopulation may be the greatest problem for humanity and the earth to date as the expansion of the human population has…

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Assessment methods for diagnosing borderline personality disorder

Personality disorders are long-standing and pervasive patterns of behavior that impede the individual's functioning and lead to significant distress in performing everyday activities with others (American Psychiatric Association, 1994).

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The postmodern worldview and its impact on critical thinking

The Postmodern Worldview The postmodern worldview is pervasive, and affects our attitudes, beliefs, and ability to think critically.

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How media reinforces gender stereotypes across television and advertising

Gender stereotyping is a pernicious and pervasive practice. The media reinforces already existing gender norms, thereby perpetuating structural inequalities and gender inequity.

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Gun violence and firearm regulation policies in California

Background Information Gun violence remains a pervasive challenge in the United States and policies on gun control is at the forefront of US politics. It’s an epidemic that distinguishes the US from the rest of the industrialized countries.

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The American Dream: economic inequality and declining social mobility

The \"American Dream\" is a pervasive concept in American society that embodies the aspiration for individual prosperity, success, and happiness. It is often characterized by the pursuit of material wealth, home ownership, and a comfortable lifestyle.

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Domestic violence against women as a legal and social problem

The problem of domestic violence in the United States is both pervasive and historically omnipresent. Though its definition has often been subject to extreme variation -- even with state and federal laws in the U.S.

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