Introduction This assessment will compare and contrast the long-term stability of the religious settlements in Britain through studying the Elizabethan Settlement of 1559 and the Scottish Settlement of 1560. The Elizabethan religious settlement of 1559 was an attempt by Elizabeth I to consolidate power and unite the people of England, religious grievances, resistance and persecution[…]
Introduction The anthropogenic impact on the environment is often adverse, significant and stems from a multitude of actions and behaviours. Increasing global awareness of how humanity adversely impacts the environment has led to the implementation of many initiatives designed to reduce the scope and the magnitude of specific adverse impacts, an example of which is[…]
Introduction In multiple studies it is indicated that anthropogenically driven climate change is causing a reduction in the mass of ice sheets across the globe (Vizcaino et al., 2015). However, this does not equate to all ice sheets consistently loosing mass and the publication of some papers indicating an average gain in mass has resulted[…]
Introduction Whenever there is a fiscal expansion by the government, this further leads to a budget deficit or a surplus. Nominal indices can define the size and influence of the government in pure budgetary terms, but they are unable to capture the effects of the monetary or the fiscal policy of the government. For such[…]
Abstract The research work presented actually tries to compare and contrast the performance and robustness of the short rate models, Vasicek, Cox-Ingersoll-Ross and Hull White to be precise. The models are tested for their accuracy to price the bonds and produce the yield curves as close to the original market yields as possible. Concept of[…]
Introduction Panic buying has returned to the United Kingdom (UK) recently on a scale not equalled since the initial stages of the Covid-19 pandemic in early to mid 2020 (Mellor & Dunn, 2021). Shortages of food and drinks in supermarkets have re-emerged as consumers panic about supplies being restricted until the end of the year[…]
With the aggravation of population ageing, the global cancer burden will intensify annually. According to the global burden of cancer data released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in 2020, 19.3 million new cancer cases and 10.0 million cancer deaths worldwide (Sung et al., 2021). Classical chemotherapy is still the first-line treatment[…]
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are bilayer membrane vesicles secreted by cells, containing proteins, lipids, polysaccharides, RNA and other substances, which play a role in material transmission and communication between various cells and tissues. The subgroups of EVs were distinguished by diameter. Exosomes (20~200nm) are one of the important functional subgroups. Different exosomes have subtle differences in composition,[…]
Table of Contents Introduction. Current state of cities. Key issues faced by cities. Cities and climate change. Theoretical framework. Conclusion. Bibliography. 1.Introduction The world is experiencing rapid urbanisation (Godfrey & Zhao, 2016). Urban areas now accommodate over half of the global population (UN, 2014), but generate approximately 82% of global GDP (CCFLA, 2015). The share[…]
INTRODUCTION Corporate organisations are generally run to maximise profit, either by reducing cost, increasing revenue or both. In Business, the cost incurred by an organisation stems from capital expenditures and operational expenditures only. However, in the field of Environmental Economics, these two branches of expenditures only make up the private cost. Externalities as we know[…]
INTRODUCTION It is no longer news that climate change and global warming is fast becoming a global phenomenon for concern and immediate attention (Corwin, 2021; Xi et al., 2021). The gradual warming of the planet is as a result of the earth’s heat radiation trapped within its atmosphere. According to Herndon (2020), this trapped heat[…]
INTRODUCTION The Project Management Institute (2008a, p. 434) defines a project as a transitory operation undertaken to develop a unique product or service, which will go on to provide extra value for the project owner(s). Two things are clearly highlighted in this definition: the time aspect of a project and the fact that the project[…]
Emerging from the 1995 Fourth World Conference for Women in Beijing, the introduction of gender mainstreaming aroused a shift in the development paradigm, bringing gender perspectives to the forefront to identify the links between gendered concerns and how they impact the wider development agenda (Waal, 2010). The principle behind gender mainstreaming emerged in the 1970s[…]
This essay will analyse the three dominating approaches to gender equality in the late 20th century in order to understand the successes and failures that have led to the current feminist movement in the development sector. Women in Development, Gender and Development and Women’s Empowerment demonstrate a notable shift in feminist development theory and by[…]
INTRODUCTION To contextualise development approaches towards women’s empowerment, this chapter will construct a definition of empowerment based on the notion of ‘power’ and how the different ways of understanding this concept have influenced each shift in feminist development discourse. The work of Michael Foucault regarding the different modes of power can be deemed the intrinsic[…]
INTRODUCTION This research will identify the challenges faced by rural women living in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) region of Pakistan and will aim to inform NGOs and encourage programmes that support rural women to overcome challenges. The research will be conducted in an overt manner and take a qualitative approach to answer the following question: What[…]
INTRODUCTION From radical roots in the late 1980s, the empowerment approach emerged from the shortcomings of ‘Gender and Development’ as a bottom-up strategy for gender equality. Originating in the Global South, empowerment emphasised transformative action through grassroots movements to challenge the deepest structures of social power (Batliwala, 2007). A similar shift in thinking was also[…]
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering and a Master’s degree in Energy and Economics. I am passionate about renewable energy and net zero carbon emissions discussions. I have academic and professional work experience in the field of project Management and the Energy industry; this gives me an edge in terms of writing academic[…]
Abstract Industrial revolution is perhaps the most important aspect for the economic and the society of Britain. Industrial revolution was the period where manufacturing processes mechanization started. This paper lays emphasis on Industrial revolution in Britain during the periods 1760-1840. The paper considers the importance of women in Industrial revolution at different perspectives. Introduction Industrial[…]
Introduction Entrepreneurship and small business ventures will continue to provide innovative, value-creating and feasible solutions for global challenges in a volatile and uncertain world. This paper will discuss and evaluate a hybrid early learning childhood daycare centre business venture, and will start with a self-assessment of capabilities as a prospective entrepreneur. Then, the paper will[…]
Abstract Perhaps logistic offering companies have a place in the global market. United Parcel Inc provides logistical support services all over the world. Its headquarters in the United States of America makes it a leading logistic service company. This paper concentrates on the economic environments of United Parcel service Inc. it considers the domestic as[…]
Excessive pesticide use has been a growing concern among Wyoming’s local farms. Increasing levels of pesticide use have come to be applied among Wyoming’s farmers due to a dearth of technical knowledge and awareness on safe pesticide use regulations. Furthermore, Wyoming’s farms have been under greater pressure to produce higher volumes of agricultural produce at[…]
Are you scared of losing your job? 22 million Americans lost their jobs due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and related lockdowns in 2020, and many still remain at risk of long-term unemployment and a lack of economic opportunity. Even before the pandemic, systemic issues linked to globalization, such as the offshoring and[…]
Introduction The European Union is perhaps one of today’s greatest spectacles. In definition, the European Union refers to a union of nations. These groups of nations interactions relates to their political as well as economic interactions. It is a fact that their interaction is based on an intergovernmental union rather than a single state. Therefore,[…]
In the case of the Spelunkers, “the surviving explorers need to face repercussions for their actions”. The action of these explorers that led to the killing of one of their own for food is unethical. Such actions require condemnations and actors need to face the death penalty. The case of the spelunkers brings into perspective[…]
Introduction This paper will outline a team project contract that will describe how tasks will be divided among team members, discuss how team members will make decisions about team activities, create a process for dispute resolution, and outline a team communication process that facilitates collaboration. Division of tasks among team members Foremost, tasks should be[…]
Summary The commemoration of the public Execution of Wallace Williams marks an important point for the citizens of Scotland. The evolution of the people of Scotland comes from the brave deeds of Wallace who fought British rule with success and failure. This paper draws historical facts from the story of Wallace. It relates to a[…]
Introduction Vuvu bakery specializes in providing high quality cakes and cake products for every occasion. The organization uses an online trendy platform to reach its customers. As a cake distributing and manufacturer, Vuvu’s principles are built on the belief that eating healthy desserts has an influence on one’s body. It is also the belief of[…]
This paper will discuss the process and procedures required to install the new Mac OS operating system Mojave, in terms of the operating system requirements, data backup procedures, installation process and verification process. The Mac OS Mojave is an operating system developed by Apple for the Mac operating system family, with an initial release date[…]
Introduction Managing business activities to achieve results has been one of the key elements for organizations since the beginning of the Industrial revolution. There has been high demand in the management of business goals. Such goals need to be in line with other activities in order to ensure that organizations meet its highest limit. Such[…]