Introduction The Muslim Ummah and Western societies represent two distinct cultural and ideological paradigms. The term "Ummah" refers to the global community of Muslims, unified by faith and common religious practices. In contrast, the West is often characterized by secularism, individualism, and liberal democratic values. These differences have significant implications in various domains, including governance, social norms, and economic systems. While the Muslim Ummah places a strong emphasis on communal values and religious tenets, Western societies often prioritize individual rights...
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Abstract This essay tries to explore Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Self-Reliance from a different angle. In most of his writings we find Emerson influenced by the religions of Eastern people. His reading of Islamic history gave him the opportunity to discuss an essential quality – self-reliance. Whenever Self-Reliance is read, a reader can get a feeling of connecting with God, the Superpower. This article is written from the view point of a Muslim reader and shows - how a Muslim can...
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Introduction The reactions occurring in a living organism are classified as metabolism, it sums up all the chemical reactions occurring in a living thing. Organism rely on metabolism, and ambient temperature can have significant effects on the metabolism of the organism. There is also an inverse relationship between an organism's rate of metabolism and their size. This is because the smallest has a larger volume-to-volume ratio and the environment loses more heat. It is also considered that metabolism is highly...
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Since the discovery of cell culture in 1907 it has rapidly become one of the most frequent and important techniques used by cell biologists and as more modern technology has became available, a greater understanding of the method was gained to further enhance the results of cell culture. With the developments of two-dimensional cell culture to three-dimensional cell culture a plethora of breakthrough discoveries have occurred within disease, stem cells and drug activity. Introduction Cell culture refers to the transfer...
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Hinduism is the world’s oldest and largest religion after Christianity and Islam which began in Indus Valley (India) in 1500 B.C. Hinduism is not only a religion, but also the way of life. Today, around 750 million people follow Hinduism, and most of them live in India. Indus people believe in supreme God called Brahman and aspects of supreme God: Shiva, Shakti and Ganesh. Women in Hinduism like women in all other religions do not have equal rights with men...
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Semiotics is an investigation into how to create meaning and how to communicate meaning. Its roots lie in the study of how meaning is generated by signs and symbols (visual and linguistic). It is a way of seeing the world and recognizing how we all collectively have a massive impact on the nature and society in which we live. Due to the importance of signs I believe that semiotics communication theory enhances a communication message, leads the way to branding...
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To many people the American Dream is the opportunity to achieve their dreams. For decades, society raise the concept of American Dream and people pass this idea down to the next generations with the effort to accomplish and live the American Dream. The American Dream has slowly drifted away into a dream than a reality and many people can affirm that the American dream is real, but is it still real today? The media has displayed the American Dream for...
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In the “Letter From Birmingham Jail” by Martin Luther King Jr, he responds to the accusations labeled against him by the clergymen to justify his actions. In his response, he successfully appeals to the readers through Aristotle's three appeals: pathos, logos, and ethos throughout the letter. First, Martin Luther King Jr uses pathos by creating an emotional response to his audience about his story and what he had to face. Although he was confined in prison, he found space and...
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Abstract This paper introduces internet of things which connects the whole world through devices such as sensors, actuators and other embedded devices. Internet of things can be used in agriculture for efficient crop production. India is very much popular for crop production. As day by day the population increases, production of crops has to be increased. To produce more efficient crops, soil pH is more important. Crop growth is based on soil nutrient level Hence the nutrient level has to...
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I consider guilt to be an extremely valuable emotion. It helps people maintain connections to friends, family, and more. Experiencing guilt can cause one to have to repair relationships and learn from their mistakes. Every action and choice in life is followed by a consequence. In The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini the main character Amir discovers the consequences that his actions can carry, the main consequence being guilt. The central theme in The Kite Runner seems to be revolved...
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The contemporary era was a period of change that discarde societal traditional values. Henrik Ibsen's A Doll House play symbolizes a revolution that is common in the current times. This was an era when the middle class positioned its footsteps ahead and designed the future for postmodern and modern society. Nora depicts a typical modernist by demonstrating her right of free will. Considering the customary values and how they have dwindled in contemporary societies, someone can realize the definition and...
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A lot of things have influenced generations, deciding the way people have thought and acted for as long as humanity can remember. Hardly is there any as influential as the bible and for millions of people all around the world, there is no book of greater authority than the bible. While it is believed to be the word of God upon which many have tied their entire lives, the question that many have kept asking is; who wrote the bible?...
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When people hear “female athletes” they immediately think they’re “too sensitive,” “not good enough” or “weak.” Women are stereotyped as the “universal caretaker,” meaning that women are responsible for everything that needs to be completed within the household; for example, cooking, cleaning, or laundry. This stereotype on women has entirely ruined any female’s social approval to become an athlete. Female athletes are repeatedly criticized when stepping outside the publicly “normal” sports or when they partake in sports that involved competitive...
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Should first aid courses be compulsory in South African high school’s Life Orientation curriculum, from grade 10 onwards, in order to decrease risks whilst an individual is having an epileptic attack? Introduction The South African Department of Health defines epilepsy as, “a chronic disorder of the brain. It is characterised by recurrent seizures, which are brief episodes of involuntary movement that may involve part of the body (partial) or the entire body (generalised), and are sometimes accompanied by loss of...
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Climate change has assumed global concern such that several aspects of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations are relevant to climate change. Some of the climate change related aspects of the SDGs are SDG 7 (Affordable and clean energy), SDG 13 (Climate action), SDG 14 (Life below water) and SDG 15 (Life on land). Within the context of these four aspects of the SDGs, Climate Action, Life below Water and Life on Land are within the scope...
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The ideology of following one’s heart and desires is a common saying that is taken upon people without thinking about the consequences that can come after. Can we really take action without caring what happens afterward? According to Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, this isn’t the brightest thing to do. “Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law” (Kant & Marino, 2010, pg. 189). Kant explains...
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LeBron James, often thought to be the greatest basketball player of all time, can be recognized by the majority of the people around the globe. However, when Elena Delle Donne is mentioned most ponder with a confused look wondering: Who is she? What does she do? This is a common occurrence in society as sports and non-sports fans can quickly identify popular male athletes but have difficulty naming just one female athlete. This supports the fact that many media sources...
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“There are approximately 67,000 diagnosed concussions in high school football every year... at least 50 youth football players (high school or younger) from 20 different states have died or sustained serious head injuries... since 1997” (“Concussion Rate Doubled in Decade”). The beloved sport of football has long been the largest single entertainment property in the U.S. While playing or watching football can be exciting and joyous, the sport can have detrimental effects on its players, especially the youth. Millions of...
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Introduction Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark can be analyzed through many critical approaches, positions, and lenses. For instance, it is commonly recognized by critics as one of the most diverse works in English literature. Shakespeare illustrates the topics of feminism, insanity, power, romance, and religion. However, one issue discussed in its pages often goes unnoticed but plays a large role in the mechanics of the plot. The ghost of Hamlet’s Father inspires and persuades major actions in...
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Athletes are afforded many positive opportunities such as traveling, making new friendships, receiving praise, and experiencing the thrill of winning. For many athletes; however, these experiences are accompanied by anxiety. There are two components of anxiety, a cognitive component and a somatic component. (Liebert & Morris, 1967; Borkovec, 1976; Davidson & Schwartz, 1976 as cited in Kais, K.; Raudsepp, L., 2005). Cognitive anxiety refers to negative expectations as well as having concerns about performance, the cost of failure, negative self-evaluation,...
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In “A Rose that Grew from Concrete” by Tupac Shakur, he symbolizes the concrete as the ghetto which is where he grew up in. The second symbol in his poem is a rose which represents himself and all the difficult things that he has went through. In a similar way, the rose is the women and young men who are going through the concrete, which is Machismo. Many people believe that machismo makes a man’s life shorter. One of the...
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We imagine that in the future, the human species will expand and learn to live on other worlds, creating life where there was nothing. For years we have thought that it would only be the subject of one’s fantasy, but now, NASA is attempting to make that dream a reality by trying to send a crewed mission to the moon in 2024 and seeing the conditions that are required to live there. However, what implications will this have on other...
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At outset, I was more focused on the technical aspects of executive leaders. After reading the article ‘The Focused Leader: How effective executives direct their – and their organizations’ attention’ written by Daniel Goleman, I started to understand how important for leaders to master their attention. According to Goleman (2013), attention plays a fundamental role in leadership skills, such as emotional intelligence, willpower, social sensitivity, creativity and so on. I would like to discuss four essential leadership skills that are...
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People worry about their reputation all time. People worry that their reputation is in jeopardy. There were so many people that were worrying about their reputation not the act “The Crucible”. There are many examples of this. There was John Proctor when he was accused of being a witch. Then there is Reverend Parris who was so worried about what people thought about the church and what he was doing with it all. And finally there was Abigail he was...
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Introduction The participation of women in sports has undergone a significant transformation over the past century, challenging traditional gender roles and stereotypes. Historically, sports were considered a male domain, with women often relegated to the sidelines. However, as societal perceptions have evolved, women have increasingly asserted their presence in various athletic arenas, from grassroots to professional levels. This shift has not only redefined gender roles but also provided a platform for women to advocate for equality and empowerment in sports...
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Star Wars is a popular franchise that consists of multiple popular films such as “A New Hope” and “ The Empire Strikes Back”. In this paper, I will mainly discuss how the film “The Phantom Menace” was influenced by the Bible, a book that is worshipped by many people such as those who follow Judaism and those that follow one of the many denominations of Christianity. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is an extremely popular film amongst many adults and...
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Miguel Proença, born in Portugal 1984, is a documentary photographer that uses his photographs to comment on how society is now ruled by science and technology. The photograph by Miguel that I have chosen to analyze is the ‘Traditional Pagan Costume’. This photograph comes from his ‘Behind the Hill’ collection that contains photographs by him of people and places that relate to his interest in superstition, faith and nature. The photograph is of a child wearing a traditional pagan outfit...
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I’m an introvert, there’s no question about it. I’m shy, I like being alone and I’m good at it, and I avoid confrontation at all cost. I’ve always been this way, and I’m fine with it. Being an introvert has its good and bad sides, and I guess so does being an extrovert. I wouldn’t know, though . Lately this is something I’ve thought about a lot for some reason. Maybe because the words introvert and extrovert are being used...
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A well-established girls basketball team at Dixie seems like a dream, an expensive dream at that. School funding and Booster Club money help Dixie’s sports teams. With their money, teams are able to buy the appropriate supplies that they need to play. It is helpful; however, they are wasted on one team in particular: girls basketball. If Dixie wants to benefit the school, they should get rid of the girls basketball team because they lack skill and talent, the money...
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Introduction In contemporary society, characterized by unprecedented connectivity and digital interaction, the paradox of loneliness has emerged as a significant public health concern. Loneliness, a complex and multifaceted emotional state, is defined by the subjective perception of social isolation or the lack of meaningful relationships. Despite being a natural part of the human experience, prolonged loneliness has been shown to exert detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. According to a statement by former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy,...
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