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Building codes and master builders in ancient Mesopotamia

Construction in ancient times is second only to agriculture-it reaches back as far as the Stone Age and possibly further (Jackson 4).

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A longitudinal study of collaborative parent-teacher involvement frameworks

There is conclusive evidence that the involvement of parents in their children's education results in more positive educational outcomes (Hoover- Dempsey, & Sandler, 1995).

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Effectiveness of school-based bullying prevention programs

The problem regarding how schools may best make their environments physically and emotionally safe leads to the question: Does a school-based program decrease victimization?

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Judicial review of arbitral awards on public policy grounds

The objective of this work is to conduct a judicial review of arbitral awards on public policy grounds and specifically in terms of lessons from Middle East. This thesis is confined to public policy as an exception to the enforcement of arbitral awards, which is know as the public policy exception.

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Advanced persistent threats in cybersecurity: Chinese government APT operations

Today, APT, or Advanced Persistent Threat, describes cyber attacks, which are produced by organized teams of individuals, whom have extremely in-depth resources. These teams of individuals have highly advanced technological and database penetration skills and they target specific profiles.

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Scientific method development from ancient Mesopotamia through the Scientific Revolution

The quest for knowledge for knowledge's sake is an inherent part of mankind, and with this knowledge we are able to progress as a race through scientific advancements, in the form of medicine and technology to name but two.

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Construction and structure of ancient Mesopotamian ziggurats

According to Gwendolyn Leick, an expert in Mesopotamian archaeology, "No ziggurats have survived enough to reconstruct either access or the high temple with any certainty" (Leick 108).

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Personal motivation and career goals in social work counseling

From my life experience, growing up in a family that was extremely loving and supportive, it made me realize I wanted to help others with their ongoing issues because by having a supportive environment, I was able to become a balanced person despite the odds of what my downfalls.

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Facebook's impacts on teenage social connections and academic performance

Over the last five years, the phenomenon of social networking has emerged that the technology has not only become accepted as part of our normal lives, but also as important necessities which most people cannot do without (Boyd 2006, p. 78).

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The FIFA World Cup's role in global unification and national pride

In almost every country of the world, the way that the national pastime is played is seen as a guide to national character and identity. For nearly 100 years, soccer has united a divided world. Soccer was invented in England in the mid-19th century, and rapidly spread to Europe and South America.

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