571 words

Analytics and business intelligence in finance and accounting automation

The pervasive adoption of analytics to mitigate risk has accelerated due to greater uncertainties in economic conditions, the accelerating pace of change in markets, and a reliance on quantified measurements of performance vs.

~3 min read

View paper →

841 words

Radiological dispersal devices as a terrorist threat

Terrorism is pervasive threat of in our century. This major threat is made all the more alarming by the possibility that terrorists may make use of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction against the public.

~5 min read

View paper →

721 words

Technology communication failures in the New York City Fire Department after 9/11

One of the most pervasive changes in the modern business organization is the degree to which information and communications technology (ICT) has become crucial to myriad different organizational functions.

~4 min read

View paper →

648 words

God terms and devil terms in American political discourse

Within the rhetoric of persuasion, there are certain terms that carry such positive connotations, they are viewed as unquestioned 'goods.' These terms are often called 'God terms,' implying that they are given almost godlike power within the culture.

~4 min read

View paper →

344 words

The social impact of cellular phones on public behavior

One of the most pervasive new technological inventions is the cellular phone. The mobile phone has greatly impacted the social and aesthetical values of people in most parts of the world.

~2 min read

View paper →

918 words

Legal recognition of same-sex marriage and refutation of conservative opposition arguments

Some of the most pervasive problems that exist within American society today are the problems of prejudice, stemming from fear of what is different and seems to be alien. Only by making what is alien seem to wear a more familiar, human face, can such deep-seated hatred be uprooted and destroyed.

~5 min read

View paper →

627 words

Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of autism across cultures

Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. This bio-neurological developmental disorder tends to appear mainly before age three (Oller & Oller, 2011). It is the best popular disease for impairing a child's ability to interact and communicate.

~4 min read

View paper →

622 words

How poverty and welfare stigma affect opportunity and self-perception

Poverty is a deep and pervasive problem in America. Living as a poor person can affect all aspects of one's life, not simply impacting their economic status.

~4 min read

View paper →

393 words

Type 1 diabetes: immune mechanisms and disease management

Diabetes is one of the most pervasive chronic diseases of this century, already affecting more than 180 million people around the world. As per WHO statistics, by the year 2030 there will be more than 300 million diabetics.

~2 min read

View paper →

760 words

The emotional appeal of serial killer suspense films

Movie-making has become such a pervasive art form that specific movie genres have developed to meet the emotional needs of the movie-going public. One subtype of movies that has a guaranteed dramatic impact is the serial-killer suspense movie.

~4 min read

View paper →