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Michael Spencer's call for self-awareness in social work practice

Abstract In a guest editorial for the National Association of Social Workers journal Social Work, Michael S. Spencer (2008) reveals the power of self-awareness in the process of social work.

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Death penalty deterrence and cost-benefit arguments in American criminal justice

This essay assumes a pro death penalty stance. The arguments in favor of the death penalty include the following. First, the death penalty stems from ancient traditions that define American culture and society.

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Machine learning's dual role in social media privacy protection and invasion

Abstract This paper discusses the issue of privacy in social networks with respect to advances in machine learning.

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Internet of Things implementation barriers in small businesses: a qualitative study

Executive Summary The purpose of this study is to develop timely and informed answers to a series of guiding research questions and subquestions to identify the risks and barriers that are associated with Internet of Things implementations.

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Security threats and encryption in wireless communication networks

Chapter 1: Introduction Wireless communications are, to any extent, the most rapidly growing section of the communications sector. For this reason, it has seized the consideration and responsiveness of the media and the imaginings of the general public (Ijemaru et al., 2018).

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Cognitive-behavioral theory in clinical social work practice

How does this theory fit with a clinical social work perspective? Continuous concern with the individual in-situation is often regarded as social work’s most unique or distinguishing feature.

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Trauma and domestic violence victimization in vulnerable populations

Literature Review Buss, K. E. & Warren, J. M. (2015, March 1). Trauma and treatment in early childhood: A review of the historical and emerging literature for counselors. The Professional Counselor,5(2), 225-231. The first author, Buss, is a counselor at Hope-Thru-Horses, Inc.

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Electrolyte imbalances and nursing care in anorexia nervosa

Eating Disorder/Electrolyte Imbalances Case Study PERSONAL/SOCIAL HISTORY What data from the histories are relevant and has clinical significance to the nurse?

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Merari's demographic profile and motivations of suicide bombers

Suicide Terrorism: Driven to Death Introduction Who are the terrorists engaging in suicide bombings? What motivates them to act? These are some of the questions Merari (2010) tackles in Driven to Death.

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Negotiating survival priorities in the Lost at Sea role-playing exercise

Simulation – Role playing exercise negotiation skills assessment Role Playing Exercise Introduction Relationships are crucial in any negotiation—in fact they are the bedrock of negotiation, as there can be no negotiation without first establishing the foundation of relationship.

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