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Democratic transitions in Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia after the Arab Spring

Authoritarian regimes in the Middle East and North Africa have been collapsing unexpectedly over the past year, or at least are under severe challenge by their own people for the first time in decades.

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Julia Ward Howe and Civil War constitutional conflicts

Julia Ward Howe composed her "Battle Hymn of the Republic" to the tune of "John Brown's Body," which the Union soldiers sang in the Civil War.

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Meleis's transition theory: definitions, dimensions, and types of transition

Transition theory by Afaf Ibrahim Meleis gives a procedure in which the process of transition can be studied. From its definition, transitions are periods in which change in an environment which has some commonalities or individual is likely to take place.

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Non-directive communication theories in nursing practice

These theories derive from behavioral and cognitive, humanistic and psychodynamic philosophies (Wagner 2011). The choice depends on the nurse's psychological orientation and approach towards mental health.

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Flight data recorders and aircraft accident investigation

From a system viewpoint, prevention is a great deal less expensive than accidents. Two Boeing 737 accidents remain entirely unexplained at this time (Colorado Springs, 1992; Pittsburgh, 1994).

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Mannerism as a reflection of sixteenth-century European artistic change

Mannerism is a period of European art that arose from the later years of the Italian High Renaissance around 1520.

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Female labor force participation determinants in South Korea

The rate of participation of females in the Korean labor force is a subject in need of extensive study, as certain large-scale trends present educational and employment trajectories seemingly at odds with each other.

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Constructivist teaching approach for adult learners in database systems

The lesson is Database Systems. The course covers the fundamentals of databases systems, database management, and database design as well as database architecture. The principles and methodologies of database design as well as the techniques for database system development are also covered.

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Character and ambition in American Gangster

Screen = {GENDER} "Easy A (2010)" - "No Country For Old Men (2007) - Two Lovers (2008) - The Virgin Suicides (1999) - Humpday (2009) - {Race} The Town (2010) - American Gangster (2007) - the Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005) - Harold and Kumar Go To White Castles (2004) - {Sexuality} Milk…

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Comparative analysis of Japan and South Korea's post-war economies

This is accomplished by analyzing the underlying strengths and weakness for each country. Once this takes place, is when we will draw conclusions about what steps can be taken to deal with any kind long-term challenges. This is when both nations can more effectively compete in the world markets.

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