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How Germano et al. and Lehr conceptualize revision in academic writing

Although it is an important part of the writing process, revision may be one of its least discussed components among both students and seasoned writers. Perhaps this is because, for many writers, revision is seen as an acknowledgement of their mistakes.

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Meditation's effects on physiological responses and stress reduction

Meditation has its beginnings in the spiritual traditions of the East. Hinduism and Buddhism both incorporate the practice as an essential part of their search for spirituality and their connection with the universe.

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Gender differences in interests and abilities: biological and social factors

Since the beginning of humankind, man and woman noticed the physiological differences between the sexes.

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Transactional, transformational, charismatic, and servant leadership styles

In modern business management, leadership generally consists of one of several main philosophies. Transactional leadership is oriented toward the specific exchange or transaction of workers' services for a regular salary and other vocational benefits of working (Daft, 2005).

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Developing innovative heavy equipment concepts through creative ideation techniques

Using the key concepts of brain writing (Greene, 1987) the challenge of creating an entirely new product for the heavy equipment industry was undertaken.

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Evidence-based practice protocol for Hispanic women experiencing domestic violence

Domestic violence (DV) accounts for about 30% of all acute injuries to women treated in emergency departments, as it currently constitutes a critical public health concern, not only in the United States (U.S.), but worldwide.

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Habituation and perceptual learning in stimulus-based education

Habituation is the process whereby a repetition of stimulus results in a decrease in reactions to such stimulus, because the recipient becomes accustomed to the effects of the presentation.

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Conflict resolution strategies and their effects on team performance

Conflict is defined as a disagreement through which parties perceive a threat to their needs, interests or concerns (About Conflict, n.d.). Team conflict is a natural disagreement resulting from individuals in groups that differ in their attitudes, beliefs, values or needs.

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Life after execution: perspectives of death row families

Capital punishment is the imposition of a death sentence upon a criminal or prisoner by a court, tribunal, or other government authority, and in all likelihood, it predates recorded human history.

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Plastic pollution in oceans and its long-term environmental impact

Plastic pollution in the oceans and on dry land is a terrible plague that needs to be addressed through responsible environmental management. This is not a new concept, as plastic has been an eyesore and an ecological miscreant for many years.

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