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Sherry Arnstein's ladder of citizen participation and power redistribution

Ladder of Citizen Participation" by Sherry R. Arnstein offers a typology of citizen participation for the purpose of dispelling rhetoric and disingenuous euphemisms often used in the controversy over citizen participation.

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Developing hospice bereavement programs for deaf patients and families

For many people, being deaf or hard of hearing is a foreign concept. But for many others, being deaf means being a part of a close-knit community with a lifestyle, culture, and language all its own.

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Sociological theory in the 21st century and its disconnection from social reality

Sociological theory in the 21st century orients theorists just like architects to have theories existing in minds, with symbolic correspondence and explanations of social truths based on principals of directing thinking in an organized way of the social environment.

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Is Confucianism a religion or a philosophy?

Confucianism is commonly referred to as a moral, ethical and political system of thought or as a 'religious philosophy'. This is unclear and seemingly ambiguous and the question that will be addressed in this paper is whether Confucianism is a religion or a philosophy.

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Muscle dysmorphia in males with obsessive-compulsive disorder and personality disorder

symptomatic correlation between Muscle Dysmorphia in male individuals with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and those same males associated with Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

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Kierkegaard and Camus on dread, absurdity, and individual will

In the historical spectrum of what is known as existential philosophy, Kierkegaard and Camus occupy relatively distant ends. Their thinking, however, tends to more alignment.

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Sustainable library design and community environmental stewardship

The library is the center of campus life and offers its community a valuable resource. As the center of campus and community life, the example that the library sets can have an impact on the actions taken by the rest of the community as well. For instance, the library is currently being remodeled.

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Arterial stiffness and its relationship to cardiovascular disease risk

Intermittent blood flow converts to steady blood flow due to arteries cushioning the pulsation. The expanding and contracting of the aorta promote steady forward flow of blood. Figure 1 show the design and muscle type of the arterial wall.

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Threats to sustainable agriculture: The Organic Center's predictions

There are many aspects of sustainable farming. Not only does this include healthy foods grown, healthy farming practices and systems, but, furthermore, healthy working conditions on the farm.

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Toyota Production System's supply chain planning and management

The Toyota Production System (TPS) is a globally-based supply chain planning, management and forecasting system that seeks to nurture and actively promote shared knowledge between suppliers and Toyota.

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