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Community policing and the broken windows theory in urban crime prevention

In this essay, the author will discuss whether or not community policing is rhetoric or reality and whether the use of aggressive law enforcement strategies and tactics further the goals of community policing philosophies.

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Multiculturalism and cross-cultural training in international HR expansion

In view of our organization's recent decision to send interns to other countries, it is first necessary to understand some of the basics of human resources within the international context.

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Jewish Child and Family Services' residential programs for at-risk adolescents

Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) since it is within my community, services a wide, not necessarily, Jewish population, has a significant reputation, and, most importantly, I myself have used some of its services and know some of its personnel well.

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Functionalism and social organization in economic crisis

Applied Social Theory -- Since the late 19th century, the new disciplines of anthropology and sociology have looked at the way that society is organized, what different stimuli causes action and interaction, and if there can be an overall theory to identify the manner in which social problems seem…

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The Kashmir territorial dispute: primordialism and social constructivism

Kashmir is a territory located in the upper northwestern section of Southern Asia. As a country, Kashmir has a long and bitter history as several countries continue to assert their claim over the land. These countries include China, Pakistan, Indian and the inhabitants of Kashmir.

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Role and benefits of organized financial exchanges

Financial markets are the mechanisms by which financial instruments are bought and sold. Typically, financial markets today are electronic nodes that link buyers and sellers, but in the past they have been physical locations where buyers and sellers would meet.

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Hewlett-Packard's financial ratios and solvency analysis

In the past three years, HP has seen its financial performance fluctuate. The current ratio, which is indicative of the company's solvency, measures the current assets to the current liabilities. This provides an indication of the firm's ability to meet its obligations for the coming year.

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Effects of tempering temperature on steel mechanical properties

Strength will decrease slightly at temperatures below 400, then increase. Hardness and ductility are largely unaffected by heating at temperatures below 400, but also increase after this temperature is reached.

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Positive emotions and resilience in Fredrickson's broaden-and-build theory

Fredrickson et al. (2003) used Barbara L. Fredrickson's (2003) broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions, which states that positive emotions (i.e. enjoyment and happiness and, possibly, interest / anticipation) expands personal awareness, creativity, and innovation.

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French direct rule and assimilation in colonial West Africa

The French approach of having a Direct Rule grasp over Africa was very different to that of the British indirect manner of colonization.

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