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Fiber Research
Fiber Research Insoluble fiber functions by helping with digestion and moving food through the intestines, which helps the body clean out waste. Soluble fiber also helps with your digestive tract but in addition functions to absorb cholesterol. This helps to keep cholesterol levels low and aids in heart health. Doctors recommend having both insoluble and soluble fiber in your diet. Numerous food sources contain fiber. These include legumes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, spinach and raw fruits
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Steroid Research
Androgenic-Anabolic Steroid-Induced Body Changes in Strength Athletes BACKGROUND: Some strength athletes use androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS) to improve body dimensions, though the drugs' long- and short-term effects have not been definitively established. OBJECTIVE: This study sought to investigate the short- and long-term effects of AAS self-administration on body dimensions and total and regional body composition. DESIGN: This prospective, unblinded study involved 35 experienced male strength athletes: 19 AAS users (drugs were self-administered) and 16 nonuser
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Adoption Research Paper
Open Adoption: A Growing Trend in the U.S. In the last four decades, the concept of the American family has undergone a radical transformation, reflecting societyЎЇs growing openness. Among all segments of society, there is a greater acceptance of a variety of family structures ЁC from single parenting to blended families to same sex parenting of children. The introduction of openness into the process of adoption offers new opportunities for children in need of a
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Teen Binge Drinking Can Do Long-Term Brain Damage
Teen Binge Drinking Can Do Long-Term Brain Damage First of all, what is binge drinking? Binge drinking refers to the act of drinking heavily over a short period of time or drinking continuously over a number of days or weeks. If someone drinks heavily over a long period of time, they can become physically and psychologically dependent upon alcohol. Their body gets used to functioning with alcohol present and drinking can become more important than
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The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice Ch 3
Ch 3 Conceptualization and Measurement In chapter 3 of The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice there are four areas of focus. They are concepts, measurement operations, evaluation of measures, and levels of measurement. We are going to address conceptualization by using substance abuse and related ideas as examples. For measurement, let us review first how measures of substance abuse have been created, utilizing procedures as available data, questions, observations, and less direct
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Buddhism Research Paper
Buddhism, perhaps one of the most popular religions,with approximately 560 million followers, is definitely one of the most misunderstood forms of religion in this day and age( Wikipedia 1). This religion is so complex with its many different beliefs, and yet once understood, can seem so simple. Many western-religious believers don't understand the complexities of this predominately Mideastern religion, simply because they don't take the time to learn the aspects of Buddhism, or because
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Global Communications Benchmarking Research
Global Communications Benchmarking Research University of Phoenix Introduction Global communications is experiencing many problems. As a corporation, they are seeking to solve their problems by developing new initiatives. One of these strategies is to “realize growth through the introduction of new services, primarily to its small business and consumer customers.” In order to “maximize their initiatives the company plans to market itself more aggressively on an international level with the goal of becoming a truly
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Red Bull -- Research/marketing Strategy
Company Overview Red Bull, founded in 1984 by Deitrich Mateschitz and Chaleo Yoovidhya, is headquartered in Austria. In 2006, Red Bull generated over Ђ2,6 billion (euros) in 2006 throughout the world with the help of its’ 3,903 employees. The origin of Red Bull dates back to 1962 where the original formula was developed by Chaleo Yoovidhya, a Thai businessman, and sold under the name Krating Daeng by a local pharmaceutical company to treat jetlag and
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Qualitative Research Report
Qualitative Research Report Article Connelly, L.M., Miner-Williams, D., & Yoder, L.H., 2003. A qualitative study of charge nurse competencies. Medsurg Nursing, 12(5), 298-306. Problem The study was conducted to determine the competencies necessary to be a successful charge nurse (Connelly, Miner-Williams, & Yoder, 2003). There has been limited research conducted to provide information concerning the clinical role of the charge nurse. This study identifies the competencies necessary to be an effective charge nurse. The charge
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Historical Developments in Nursing Research
Historical Developments in Nursing Research and Nursing Research Utilization The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with information on historical developments in nursing research and nursing research utilization. The paper will focus on five key developments that have influenced nursing research over the years. Developments covered, will include; the work of Florence Nightingale, the development of educational programs for nursing research, the American Nurses Association (ANA), nursing research funding from the National
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Gothic Terms Discussed
MID TERM EXAM: GOTHIC Due in typewritten form. Terms. Give a brief definition of ten (10) of the following terms. You must include works of art discussed in class only. * 1. string course - A projecting band or molding set horizontally in a wall. The string course at Chartres cathedral is one of the most elaborate. 2. chevet - French term for the east end of a church. 3. trumeau - 4. narthex -
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Analysis of Flawed Research
Analysis of Flawed Research The following article analysis review by Team B illustrates and identifies several examples of statistics abuse in the practical world as a result of flawed research. The following examples demonstrate how a manger could and in many examples, does make erroneous decisions due to inaccurate statistics. The team has compiled the results by detailing the respective articles. In the article, Pentagon Decision Making: seriously flawed, Karen Kwiatkowski witnessed first hand how
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Research Proposal on Marijuana
Research Proposal I chose drugs for my topic of my first research paper. I decided that it was to broad of a topic so I broke it down to just one of many drugs, marijuana. I want to find out how it controls people's lives and how it changes or controls the way they think. The group that I plan to target was college students but considering I attend IUP, I decided to just focus
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Asimov Research Paper
A crucial portion of Asimov’s analysis of human vulnerability is the supposed chaos of normal life. In Asimov’s eyes, unity and cooperation function much better than the effort of any given individual towards a specific goal. In Green Patches a group of astronauts lands on Saybrook’s planet. The planet is fascinating in that all of the organisms work in conjunction in order to maintain homeostasis. There exists no competition for food, for space, or for
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Organizational Research Culture
Organizational Culture Research 2 Organizational Culture Research Beaumont Services Company, L.L.C. is an organization that provides services to other organizations, such as construction management, facilities management, and audit preparation for medical organizations. This organization appeals to me because it concentrates on cost savings and customer relations. This organization is in existence to help other organizations and that appeals to my nature. Beaumont Services Company is an organization where effective teamwork and positive customer relations is
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Research Methods for Managerial Decisions and Survey Instrument
Research Methods for Managerial Decisions and Survey Instrument By Mollee Kikumoto Kelly LaFrance Jennie McClure Alvin Trotman Instructor: Jason M. Etchegaray, Ph.D. Abstract After running the “Research Methods for Managerial Decisions” simulation Team B will further explore the multiple regression model and how it relates to Coffee Time predicting weekly revenue more accurately using normal values and lagged values. The difference between the two models will also be explained. This paper will also look
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Management Information System (mis) Research Paper
Management Information System (MIS) Research Paper What is manufacturing? The production of tangible things planned to be sold or leased for final use or consumption or the production of tangible things pursuant to a contract with the Federal Government. This can be done by mechanical, physical or chemical means. Plants, factories and mills that use power-driven machinery and equipment are typical in the manufacturing industry. However, it also includes home-based businesses that make hand-crafted goods,
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Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Embryonic stem cells research Stem cell research could be one of the biggest breakthroughs in medical history. Stem cell research has shown a great promise and advance in its technique since 1998 when human stem cells were isolated for the first time. Since then research on stem cells has received much public attention both because of their extraordinary potential in curing devastating diseases and because of relevant legal and ethical issues. Research in human
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Research Article Critique
Research Article Critique Associations between Working Models of Attachment and Conflict Management Behavior in Romantic Couples by Gary Creasey The research question is to specify relations between internal working models of attachment (IWM) and conflict management behaviors in a sample of young adults involved in romantic relationships. Design used in this research project was observational and correlational research design. Researchers measure variables through observation or surveys to describe and predict behavior. Creasey in this
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Kudler Fine Foods and Market Research
Kudler Fine Foods and Market Research Introduction The definition of marketing as stated by the American Marketing Association is that: “Marketing is an organizational function and a set of processes for creating, communicating, and delivering value to customers and for managing customer relationships in ways that benefit the organization and its stakeholders.” (marketingpower.com, 2008) Marketing is not a choice but yet an essential part of any business. Kudler Fine Foods is a local upscale specialty
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Background of Research
James A. Mirrlees Having a mathematical culture, He supposed he expected that at some point there would be a real idea, an inspiration, and one day in November 1961 it came. He tried to think about how the amount of uncertainty should affect the optimal rate of saving in an economy. He thought of a neat way of modeling the question. Contrary to what everyone else seemed to think then, he showed that quite commonly,
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Performance of the Bfp in Terms of Fire Prevention
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Fire is defined as a chemical change accompanied by the emission of heat and light and after flame, usually a change consisting in the combination of carbon compounds with oxygen of the air. Since fire was invented during the ancient times it brought many changes in mans way of life. Today with the modern technology, we are experiencing the comfort brought about with the innovations done since fire was discovered. Fire has
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Mba 503 Methods of Long-Term Financing
Running Head: METHODS OF LONG-TERM FINANCING Long-Term Financing Paper Methods of Long-Term Financing In today’s business environment, firms must effectively use every strategy possible to remain competitive in their respective markets and maximize investor wealth. This is especially true when considering options for increasing the financial capital required for growth. Although there are many differing methods to raise financial capital, generally speaking, financing instruments fall into one of two categories: debt or equity (Securities Law,
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A Marketing Research Study to Determine the Demographical Effect on the Acceptance of Mp3 Technology
A Marketing research study to determine the Demographical Effect on the Acceptance of MP3 Technology Marketing Research 0509-384-02 Prepared for: Dr. Berhe Habte-Giorgis Prepared by: Jennifer Gray Fred Hodge Jackie Clark Phyllis Walters April 21, 2005 Letter/Memo of Transmittal To: Dr. Berhe Habte-Giorgis Here are the results our research team found regarding demographic effect on the acceptance of MP3 technology. The information enclosed can help assist MP3 companies such as Apple and Nomad in terms
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Research Problem
Title: The Tracker Car tracking system with GSM Modem Prepared For Bizzlink 05 Business idea competition organized jointly by AIUB and Banglalink Prepared by: Name and ID/Roll number Department and university Phone/mobile number, Email Address: Md. Latiful Khabir Roll-184, Sec-B (9th Batch) B.B.A. Management studies, University of Dhaka 8251589 Sattyam777@yahoo.com Kulsum Popy Roll-156, Sec- B (9th Batch) B.B.A. Management studies, University of Dhaka 8361446 Nafiza Islam Roll-17, Sec- A (8th batch) B.B.A. Management studies,
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