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The scope and significance of human geography beyond physical features

Geography relates to more than what common belief assumes it does. It covers climate, environment, natural elevations, but it also addresses peoples' habitual conditions, that is to say how people live, how space is used for working environments, etc.

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Vowel and consonant differences between southern and inland North American dialects

Examining the dialects of the inland North and the South reveals many key differences, most notably having to do with vowels, but also touching on consonants and the syntactic usage of language. Whether these differences occurred as a result of change instituted through migration, isolation, etc.

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Nontraditional undergraduate students and educational persistence trends

The report from the United States Department of Education entitled "The Condition of Education: Non-traditional Undergraduates" (2002) provides a literature synopsis of educational trends regarding those students who are deemed "nontraditional." Its purpose is to analyze the environment, climate,…

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The strength of the U.S. dollar and its economic consequences

Strength of U.S. Dollar in Relation to the Exchange Rate. There is no question that most people consider a "strong dollar" to be an overall good thing. After all, it just feels good to change one's U.S.

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Human water diversion and ecosystem damage in Owens Valley, California

Humans often have the ability to remake an ecosystem entirely, disturbing every aspect of it to the extent that the ecosystem can be changed so much that it is destroyed.

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Organizational barriers to quality improvement implementation in healthcare

Barriers that can interfere with implementing or revising the quality measured described in the case study include natural resistance to change. Any change initiative, no matter how worthwhile or beneficial, will be met with resistance from people who are naturally reluctant to change.

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Solution-focused brief therapy as market-driven evolution in psychotherapy

What Corey describes as "postmodern" therapy is, in reality, largely a series of evolutionary changes.

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Leadership strategy for addressing underperforming faculty in schools

The “pot stirring” approach is necessary when faced with institutional complacency. Change is necessary, but the new leader also needs to gain trust among faculty before stirring the pot too vigorously.

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Mission, vision, and values at Dignity Health Mercy Hospitals

The mission, vision, and values statements guide healthcare policy and practice within the institution. When planning for change, healthcare leaders ideally base their decisions on their alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

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Environmentalism, Individual Action, and Rhetorical Appeals

A reflection on Kristof and Shiva's environmental essays exploring personal responsibility, Earth stewardship, and persuasive rhetoric around climate and sustainability.

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