Research Methodology
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The two main paradigms in social science research are qualitative and quantitative research methods. Qualitative research is believed to operate from a subjective, constructionist view of reality, whereas quantitative research operates from an objective, positivist viewpoint of the world. There has been quite a bit of debate over the merits of each of these approaches, often with one paradigm belittling the assumptions of the other. The current literature review explores the philosophical foundations of each paradigm, compares their practical differences, and discusses the strengths and weakness of both approaches as they relate to as they relate to research in the social sciences and to human resources research. The rationale for mixed-methods research, where the two paradigms are combined, is also discussed.

There have been a growing number of cases involving termination of employment contracts in the United States and other part of the world. The goal of this study is explore the issue of employment contract termination in the United States. The study will collect primary and secondary data to answer the research questions and solve the research problems.

The goals and objectives of the research were to provide information to individuals who are engaged in the identification and evaluation of youth who exhibit or report the type of substance-related behaviors that are the independent variables in the study. In other words, the research is intended to establish a base of knowledge for the professionals who make decisions about placement in programs, interventions and treatments, and the provision or delivery of services. The philosophical underpinning of the research is that substance-related behaviors, such as using marijuana, drinking alcohol, and buying or selling drugs, have substantive detrimental impact on and consequences for youth that it is essential to understand the co-occurrence of these substance-related behaviors in order to provide meaningful and effective interventions and support.Ethnic and racial status influence the decision made about youth at every step of the juvenile court process. Juvenile offenders who have several arrests are more likely to be involved in violent crimes and property crimes. This research clearly points to the need for aggressive early intervention in the lives of youth who most likely to evidence substance-related behaviors.

The field of social work is known for human interactions and in-person communication (Oliver-Parker & Demiris, 2006), yet, as the profession adapts to the increased use of technology, there are concerns that this change will cause a distancing from clients needing to be served (Ashery, 2001) and depersonalization of the profession. Despite published guidelines by the National Association of Social Workers, as well as requirements by federal and state governments regarding the implementation of technology into the field, the social work profession has been, in many ways, adverse to the change. Although the complete gamut of social work specialties are adapting to the use of technology, those working in Child Protection Services (CPS) are under specific pressures to acclimate (Glicken, 2007). Studies show there are numerous advantages and disadvantages to using technology in social work. Specifically it helps to provide for greater access to services for clients (Camilleri & Humphries, 2002) and assists in promoting accountability, consistency, transparency (Burton & van den Broek, 2009). Other issues are inequalities in access to resources and threats to confidentiality and depersonalization (Oliver-Parker and Demiris, 2006). Additional studies point out differences in levels of anxiety and confidence related to age, prior technology use, length of time in using specific technology and training

Cultural variation and changes as determined by the evolutionary process: Analysis of "Culture and the Evolutionary Process" by Robert Boyd and Peter Richerson (1988)

Egypt is the oldest country in existence and the most populated amongst the Arab world. The unusual significance this country possesses is due to its historical, regional, political and geographical aspects. In January 2011, masses started protesting at Tahrir Square in Cairo against the 30-year dictatorship of President Hosni Mubarak, fueled by social injustices, deteriorating law and order system and corruption in public offices, the protests continued till 18 days and resulted in Mubarak's resignation on 11th February 2011. After the interim military control from February 2011 to May 2012, Mohammad Morsi of Islamic brotherhood became the fifth president of Egypt on 24th June 2012.

Reading inventories are frequently used both to assess students who are struggling and to identify strategies that are helpful in supporting reading success for the larger student body.

This research paper is concerned with the recent practices of Indian pharmaceutical companies in the field of corporate social responsibility. For this purpose, various research questions were devised which were intended to explore the scope and nature of these CSR activities in comparison with international practices. The research was based on secondary data available on the subject matter. A careful analysis of the given information revealed that the concept of CSR is not new Indian pharmaceutical industry.

¶ … scientific method include a reliance on the empirical approach toward acquiring knowledge, and the skeptical attitude that scientists adopt toward explanations of behavior and mental processes (5).

The paper is a highly structured article critique. The critique is of a very sensitive issue in nursing, working with parents who have experience neonatal deaths. The article supports the necessity and efficacy of the SPS, an additional service for childbearing parents who have experienced this type of trauma as part of their routine health services during a subsequent pregnancy.