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Punitive versus reconciliatory measures in post-Cold War nation-building

What challenges to outside actors (states, coalitions of states of international institutions) most often face in attempting to strike a reasonable balance between punitive and reconciliatory measures in the nation/state-building processes that have become the rule rather than the exception…

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Motivational and reward systems in academic learning: advantages and disadvantages

The learning process is a rather complex issue through the various factors it appeals to. This is largely due to the fact that teachers, instructors, and students alike use as tool in this process the human mind which is, in its turn, a complex instrument.

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U.S. trade policy from the Smoot-Hawley Tariff to NAFTA

The objective of this work is to first, relate the history of importing and exporting in the United States and to introduce how the move from the 'gold standard' to the 'floating dollar' has affected importing and exporting for the United States.

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Organizational technology strategy: accountability, assessment, and emerging technologies

The objective of this work is to explore and define plans for organizational technology including managers and individuals in the use of new and emerging technology.

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ProstaScint imaging accuracy in detecting prostate cancer bone metastases

PROSTASCINT IMAGING in DETECTION of BONE METASTASES in PROSTRATE CANCER: EXAMINATION of FALSE POSITIVE and FALSE NEGATIVE RESULTS and the ACCURACIES & INACCURACIES in DETECTION & DIAGNOSIS

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Are new technologies a threat to marketing strategies?

TECHNOLOGY AFFECT MARKETING? The objective of this work is to develop knowledge relating to the marketing discipline historically and to the present and in terms of the future.

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Security vulnerabilities in U.S. embassy targets overseas

The United States is widely viewed as being one of the most important targets for terrorist attacks due to the increased violence actions around the world. The 9/11 events have pointed out the fact that the territory of the U.S.

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Primary causes and implications of the 1997 Asian currency crisis

The objective of this work is to determine the primary explanations for the 1997 Asian currency crisis and to discuss implications of that crisis for the Asian economic paradigm.

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The development and characteristics of Italian Renaissance painting

Italian Renaissance was the beginning of the Renaissance, a period of achievements and cultural changes that extended from the late XIV century until about 1600, constituting the transition between the Middle Ages and modern Europe.

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Should managers be licensed as professionals like doctors and attorneys

Every business, large or small, has a manager. In small businesses, these persons often perform more than one job. In larger corporations, managers are often restricted to a limited number of tasks within the workday.

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