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The use of mittens or sleeve restraints as effective as the use of wrist restraints in the prevention of unplanned extubation

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Virtue ethics: key terms, weaknesses, and applications

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Gene pathway analysis methods for predicting breast cancer prognosis

This study will discover new pathways in predicting the prognosis of breast cancer and the benefits, strategies and approaches of gene therapy. Findings will update current knowledge on the prognosis of breast cancer and therapeutic options, specifically gene therapy.

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The effectiveness of school dress codes in reducing gang violence

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The Supreme Court's evolution of corporate personhood rights

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Trial and reconciliation as models of justice in the twentieth century

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Turkish fashion designers constructing identity in the West

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Nationalism's role in five pivotal Western revolutions

A major ideology that has been shaping course of human history is nationalism. This is when there is a shared belief among a group of people, located in a particular region, that have a shared set of ideals and interests. These different interests and ideals are used to push for revolutions.

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