Grin verlag jun 2020 (Más de 1000 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2019 im Fachbereich Medien / Kommunikation - Multimedia, Internet, neue Technologien, Note: 1,0, Hochschule RheinMain, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Forschungsgegenstand dieser Arbeit ist das im Film 'Plug & Pray' vorgestellte Computerprogramm ELIZA. Es wurde 1966 von Joseph Weizenbaum am Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) entwickelt, um über natürliche Sprache die Unterhaltung mit einem Therapeuten zu simulieren. In der Dokumentation wird ELIZA als Wendepunkt in Weizenbaums Leben bezeichnet. Denn der Computerpionier und Mitentwickler der künstlichen Intelligenz (KI) zählte später zu den schärfsten Kritikern der KI-Forschung. Daraus ergibt sich die Forschungsfrage: Welche Erfahrungen im Umgang mit ELIZA bewogen Joseph Weizenbaum dazu, vom KI-Entwickler zum KI-Kritiker zu werden 'Es ist schon so, wie Ionesco einmal seinem Tagebuch anvertraut hat: Man kann vieles mit Worten ausdrücken, nur nicht die lebendige Wahrheit.' - Joseph Weizenbaum. Dies ist nur eines der vielen Zitate, welches die Bedeutung der Sprache für Joseph Weizenbaum aufzeigt. Die Semantik, also die Wissenschaft der Bedeutung von Zeichen, spielte in Weizenbaums Forschung schon immer eine wichtige Rolle. Gesprächspartner durch Computer zu ersetzen, war für Joseph Weizenbaum allerdings nicht denkbar und sein 1966 erstelltes Computerprogramm ELIZA sollte eigentlich auch nur zum Spaß das Gespräch mit einem Therapeuten simulieren. Weizenbaum hatte nie damit gerechnet, dass sein Chatbot ELIZA so bekannt werden würde, aber noch viel mehr überraschten ihn die Reaktionen auf seine Erfindung.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2018 im Fachbereich Mathematik - Sonstiges, Note: 1,3, Universität Osnabrück, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Ein Versicherungsunternehmen trägt das Risiko des Versicherungsnehmers und begleicht auftretende Schäden. Als Gegenleistung zahlt der Versicherungsnehmer eine Prämie. Anhand von verschiedenen Prinzipien zur Prämienkalkulation lässt sich die Prämie berechnen. Ziel ist es ein Überblick über die Prinzipien zu vermitteln und die Eignung der einzelnen Prinzipien zur Prämienberechnung mittels ihrer Eigenschaften festzustellen. Abschnitt 2 führt zunächst Grundbegriffe der Risikotheorie ein. Darauf folgend beschäftigt sich die Arbeit mit der Frage, bei welcher Prämienhöhe der Ruin eines Versicherungsunternehmens eintritt und aus welchen Bestandteilen sich eine Prämie zusammensetzt. Zuletzt werden einige Prinzipien zur Prämienkalkulation vorgestellt und überprüft welche Eigenschaften sie erfüllen.Das Versicherungsunternehmen begleicht durch die Prämie die Kosten, die bei einem Schadenfall auftreten. Die Versicherungsprämie ist der Preis eines Versicherungsproduktes und richtet sich nach der Höhe des versicherten Risikos beziehungsweise nach dem Gegenstand der Versicherung. Für eine genauere Beschreibung der Versicherungsprämie werden zunächst einige Grundlagen eingeführt.Der auftretende Schadenverlauf wird in Anzahl und Höhe der Schäden an Wahrscheinlichkeitsverteilungen angepasst. Die im Allgemeinen kontinuierliche Schadenhöhenverteilung kann durch absolut stetige Verteilungen und die Schadenanzahlverteilung durch diskrete Verteilungen beschrieben werden.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2018 im Fachbereich Mathematik - Sonstiges, Note: 1,3, Universität Osnabrück, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Ein Versicherungsunternehmen trägt das Risiko des Versicherungsnehmers und begleicht auftretende Schäden. Als Gegenleistung zahlt der Versicherungsnehmer eine Prämie. Anhand von verschiedenen Prinzipien zur Prämienkalkulation lässt sich die Prämie berechnen. Ziel ist es ein Überblick über die Prinzipien zu vermitteln und die Eignung der einzelnen Prinzipien zur Prämienberechnung mittels ihrer Eigenschaften festzustellen. Abschnitt 2 führt zunächst Grundbegriffe der Risikotheorie ein. Darauf folgend beschäftigt sich die Arbeit mit der Frage, bei welcher Prämienhöhe der Ruin eines Versicherungsunternehmens eintritt und aus welchen Bestandteilen sich eine Prämie zusammensetzt. Zuletzt werden einige Prinzipien zur Prämienkalkulation vorgestellt und überprüft welche Eigenschaften sie erfüllen.Das Versicherungsunternehmen begleicht durch die Prämie die Kosten, die bei einem Schadenfall auftreten. Die Versicherungsprämie ist der Preis eines Versicherungsproduktes und richtet sich nach der Höhe des versicherten Risikos beziehungsweise nach dem Gegenstand der Versicherung. Für eine genauere Beschreibung der Versicherungsprämie werden zunächst einige Grundlagen eingeführt.Der auftretende Schadenverlauf wird in Anzahl und Höhe der Schäden an Wahrscheinlichkeitsverteilungen angepasst. Die im Allgemeinen kontinuierliche Schadenhöhenverteilung kann durch absolut stetige Verteilungen und die Schadenanzahlverteilung durch diskrete Verteilungen beschrieben werden.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Psychologie - Sozialpsychologie, Note: 1,3, Fachhochschule Düsseldorf, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In dieser Arbeit soll anhand des Freiheitsbegriffes die Zwänge der modernen Gesellschaften beschrieben werden. Da der Begriff der Freiheit ein weitläufiges Themenspektrum umfasst, beschränkt sie sich auf die Theorien von ErichFromm, Amartya Sen und Ulrich Thielemann.In ihren Überlegungen beschäftigen sich die Autorin mit verschiedenen Anknüpfungspunkten zum Freiheitsbegriff, hierbei liegen die Wirkungsweisen menschlichen Handelns im Vordergrund. Insbesondere soll die Freiheit in der modernen Gesellschaft, im Hinblick auf die wirtschaftlichen Bedingungen und den sich daraus ergebenden Sachzwang beleuchtet werden. Dazu beschreibt die Autorin zu Beginn die Charakteristiken einer modernen Gesellschaft, um ein grundlegendes Verständnis zu schaffen, auf welchen Gesellschaftstyp sich die folgenden Überlegungen beziehen. Nach einer allgemeinen Betrachtung des Freiheitsbegriffs soll die Freiheit in der modernen Gesellschaft behandelt werden, und zwar wie jene Freiheit unter den Bedingungen wirtschaftlicher und politischer Einflüsse zu betrachten ist. Aus diesen Einflüssen ergeben sich Konsequenzen, die sowohl die äußere wie auch die innere Freiheit beeinträchtigen. Welche Positionen die Politik, unter den Bedingungen der freien Marktwirtschaft einnimmt, wird anschließend thematisiert.Im anschließenden Teil der Arbeit beschäftigt sich die Autorin zunächst mit dem Begriff Sachzwang, um nachfolgend die Instanzlosigkeit der Marktwirtschaft zu verdeutlichen. Aus dieser Instanzlosigkeit resultiert eine veränderte Wahrnehmung, welche den Sachzwang als natürliche Gegebenheit erscheinen lässt, doch in Wahrheit stehen Personen beziehungsweise Personenkreise hinter den Sachzwängen, welche es zu identifizieren gilt. Aus all den Verknüpfungen ergibt sich dann die allgemeine Frage nach der Lebensqualität in der Zwangslage und nach den wahrhaftigen Bedürfnissen der Menschen. Die Problemlösungen als Ausblick sollen vor allem den Bogen zur Freiheit zurückspannen, denn nachdem der Begriff der Freiheit zu Beginn viele Fragen aufwirft, scheint abschließend die Freiheit auch diese Fragen beantworten zu wollen.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2011 im Fachbereich Psychologie - Sozialpsychologie, Note: 1,3, Fachhochschule Düsseldorf, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In dieser Arbeit soll anhand des Freiheitsbegriffes die Zwänge der modernen Gesellschaften beschrieben werden. Da der Begriff der Freiheit ein weitläufiges Themenspektrum umfasst, beschränkt sie sich auf die Theorien von ErichFromm, Amartya Sen und Ulrich Thielemann.In ihren Überlegungen beschäftigen sich die Autorin mit verschiedenen Anknüpfungspunkten zum Freiheitsbegriff, hierbei liegen die Wirkungsweisen menschlichen Handelns im Vordergrund. Insbesondere soll die Freiheit in der modernen Gesellschaft, im Hinblick auf die wirtschaftlichen Bedingungen und den sich daraus ergebenden Sachzwang beleuchtet werden. Dazu beschreibt die Autorin zu Beginn die Charakteristiken einer modernen Gesellschaft, um ein grundlegendes Verständnis zu schaffen, auf welchen Gesellschaftstyp sich die folgenden Überlegungen beziehen. Nach einer allgemeinen Betrachtung des Freiheitsbegriffs soll die Freiheit in der modernen Gesellschaft behandelt werden, und zwar wie jene Freiheit unter den Bedingungen wirtschaftlicher und politischer Einflüsse zu betrachten ist. Aus diesen Einflüssen ergeben sich Konsequenzen, die sowohl die äußere wie auch die innere Freiheit beeinträchtigen. Welche Positionen die Politik, unter den Bedingungen der freien Marktwirtschaft einnimmt, wird anschließend thematisiert.Im anschließenden Teil der Arbeit beschäftigt sich die Autorin zunächst mit dem Begriff Sachzwang, um nachfolgend die Instanzlosigkeit der Marktwirtschaft zu verdeutlichen. Aus dieser Instanzlosigkeit resultiert eine veränderte Wahrnehmung, welche den Sachzwang als natürliche Gegebenheit erscheinen lässt, doch in Wahrheit stehen Personen beziehungsweise Personenkreise hinter den Sachzwängen, welche es zu identifizieren gilt. Aus all den Verknüpfungen ergibt sich dann die allgemeine Frage nach der Lebensqualität in der Zwangslage und nach den wahrhaftigen Bedürfnissen der Menschen. Die Problemlösungen als Ausblick sollen vor allem den Bogen zur Freiheit zurückspannen, denn nachdem der Begriff der Freiheit zu Beginn viele Fragen aufwirft, scheint abschließend die Freiheit auch diese Fragen beantworten zu wollen.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Document from the year 2020 in the subject Theology - Biblical Theology, Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary, language: English, abstract: Money can be a hot topic in Christian churches and the Namibian church is no exception to that. While many traditional mainline denominations struggle to raise the funds they need for their various ministries, prosperity type churches and Pentecostal church bodies seem to flourish financially in Namibia. Some people are quick to point out that the main reason for this phenomenon lies in the churches' differing attitude towards the concept of tithing. While tithing plays a central role in Pentecostal and prosperity churches, most Protestant denominations rely on other ways of funding.In his paper, Thorsten Prill gives a critical overview of the various methods Namibian churches use to raise funds. These methods include collections, membership fees, fundraising events, commercial activities and investment trusts as well as encouraging members to give a tenth of the income to the church.In a second paper, Johann van Wyk examines the concept of tithing from a biblical perspective. He demonstrates that New Testament teachings do not support the claim that Christians are obliged to tithe. There are, however, a number of helpful biblical principles of giving which Namibian churches should apply. Most importantly, van Wyk argues, that giving in Namibian churches needs to become a matter of the heart; giving must be driven by love and grace. 72 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1,0, The FOM University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, language: English, abstract: A brief introduction of the Basel requirements is outlined. Following a definition and distinguishment of fine trading, factoring and reverse. Advantages and disadvantages are being explained as well. Finally, the influences on the balance sheet of the involved parties and on working capital are investigated.Ten years ago, from 2007 to 2011 the global financial and the euro crisis have caused a peak in bankruptcies of many companies and even states have experienced financial difficulties. Since 2011, the total number of companies' bankruptcies declines. In 2016, there were 21,518 insolvencies of companies in Germany. In contrast to this, in 2010, at the peak of the crisis there were 32,687 insolvencies. Overall, most of the companies in Germany are small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). In 2014, they represented 99.3 percent of all companies in Germany.A proper working capital management is essential for all companies. Especially, SME are otherwise threatened to lack of liquidity or risk to become insolvent. Company funding has experienced profound changes lately. Basel I-III have extensively changed the regulatory circumstances for banks and their granting of credits. Banks must comply with changed regulatory capital and liquidity requirements as well as with new debt caps. This has a strong influence on company funding.Therefore, the rating of a firm and the risk of an investment will increase the price of the company funding. The changed importance of working capital management and the new regulatory requirements have altered companies' financing possibilities and partners. Moreover, the financial crisis has revealed their dependency on certain bankrollers.Thus, other methods of financing suchlike factoring, fine trading, leasing and crowdfunding increased their importance. This paper examines fine trading and factoring regarding their differences, advantages, disadvantages and the methods' influence on the balance sheet. 24 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Literature Review from the year 2020 in the subject Medicine - Therapy, grade: 1, , language: English, abstract: Cancer is a worldwide threat and there is no efficient cure for many types of this disease which is caused by damage to genes that control cell growth and division. The most important definitive feature of cancer is abnormal cell divisions that occur in various parts of the body and can spread to other organs (Nayak KA.& Pal D., 2010). The abnormal cell division suppresses the tissue or organ that it surrounds, preventing the tissue or organ from functioning. Early diagnosis is an important consideration in cancer treatment. It is difficult to diagnose cancer in the early stages with traditional diagnostic methods. Advances in nanotechnology, which is a multidisciplinary science, offers important opportunities in terms of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Cancer-causing factors can be grouped into two groups, roughly genetically and environmentally. Only 1% of cancers are caused by genetic transport. Disorders in some genes acquired by heredity cause cancer especially in childhood. However, disorders in genes such as BRCA1 and BRCA2 can cause cancer in older ages. For example, in women with these mutated genes, the risk of breast cancer has been observed to increase by 80% compared to the normal population (Ephrat PE. & Sharon LL, 2003). The remaining 99% of cancers depend on people's eating habits, working conditions, living environments, natural or artificial radiation to which they are exposed, and carcinogenic chemicals. These are called environmental cancer risk factors.In cancer treatments, non-invasively real-time monitoring is a very important issue to determine the progress of healing. And the chemicals used in the treatment have cytotoxic properties, but these drugs must only kill the cancer cells. Practically, we can observe the cytotoxic effects on the cells and show drug efficiency. Also, animals are useful models for these kinds of experiments. On the other hand, these drugs kill normal cells too. This is the situation that we don't want to as cancer researchers. The cancer researchers try to improve the platforms with high efficiency for cancer treatment, which don't kill healthy cells, carry the drug to the exact desired point (cancer tissue), and be monitored by the doctors. In this book; we mention cancer treatment, diagnosis with nanotechnology relations, and polymer and lipid-based nanotheranostic platforms. 20 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Leadership and Human Resource Management - Generation Y, Generation Z, grade: 1,0, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, language: English, abstract: This paper will deal with the question: What measures do companies take to retain Generation Z for long-term loyalty After the previous chapter presented the extensive problem and the goal of this paper, the next section provides fundamental background information about the research topic.The background information is sectioned in three key aspects. First of all, a basic understanding of employee retention management will be created of which measures can be implemented and which framework conditions should exist in the company for successful employee retention. This will later serve as a foundation when it comes to binding Generation Z to companies. In order to be able to place Generation Z in an overall context, the previous generations are first going to be defined. The overview of the four relevant generations illustrates how the generations were shaped by the time of their birth and how they partly differ from the other generations.After a profound knowledge of Generation Z is acquired, the expectations and needs of this group must be determined next. Generation Z's expectations to the employer should provide initial insights into the measure's companies need to take in order to retain the new generation in the long term. In the main section of this paper, the two companies Google and Daimler are used as pioneers for the retention of the new generation as best practice examples. Subsequently, these will be compared with the findings from the expectations of Generation Z and further recommendations will be formulated and defined. The summary at the end of the paper will conclude the answer to the stated research question and the way to go forward. 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2019 in the subject Gender Studies, grade: 1,0, University of Münster (Sportwissenschaft), course: Körper - historisch, soziologisch, kulturwissenschaftlich betrachtet, language: English, abstract: In the context of this thesis the topic of the gender construction is taken up. Subject areas of the social and natural sciences try to find the causes of the gender-specific differences with the aid of various theories. At first, an analysis of the relationship between society, gender and sport should make it clear how the social subsystem Sport was influenced and structured by everyday theory. Using the example of the controversial phenomenon of sex tests in sport, it should be shown that the gender of a person cannot be measured using biological-medical criteria only. This thesis is contrary to the widespread opinion in medicine and biology that sex can be clearly determined based on five criteria. Therefore, a fundamental understanding of the procedure and basics of gender testing should be created by summarizing these criteria. In a second step, it is shown that it is possible by a social-scientific point of view to question hypotheses of a purely biological, pre-social nature of man. A basic insight is that the society in which we live is a result of our own actions. The everyday distinction between man and woman is an expression of attribution that does not refer to the individual but to the cultural system. It raises the question of the social aspect in the gender categorization. This questions the collective assumptions of the binary system of attribution as it considers the process of forming different genders in the social world. 20 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject Organisation and administration - Public administration, University of Erfurt (Willy Brandt School of Public Policy), course: Implementation of E-Government, language: English, abstract: The main objective of the study was to underscore the importance of public participation or outreach in implementation of e-government services. Within the course of this study, specific attention is paid to Ghana.There is a compelling need for reforms within the public sector and this has continuously occupied government's policy frameworks all around the world because of the need to 'get things right' through better policy improvement and implementation. Since the beginning of the financial crisis in 2008, governments have been devising ways to use information and communication technology (ICT) to enhance the performance of the public sector. The use of e-government services have been seen as an enabler in automating a broad range of government functions.The study focused on the Domestic Tax Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority. The study relied on e-government theories, public policy theories, activities of the Ghana Revenue Authority in e-government service provision and the involvement of the public in their implementation. The study recognized that the Domestic Tax Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, unlike other businesses, does not decide who they choose as their clients and are expected to serve everyone regardless of their background or where they are located. The study concludes that agencies implementing e-government services have to consider that, a significant part of society lacks information on the use of e-government services and therefore must be involved in the participation process of e-government services of tax administration to help achieve better outcome. 20 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2016 in the subject African Studies - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,3, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg (Institute of Philology), course: Names as Potential Source of Conflict, language: English, abstract: Identity is one of the basic needs of a human being, a community and even a nation. It defines who we are. Identity is formed through different aspects, such as history, culture, religion or language. During the apartheid rule in South Africa, the white minority devalued the identity of the black majority population by declaring every non-white citizen a second or third class human being. After the fall of the apartheid regime in 1994, the concept of separating different ethnic groups was diminished. The 'Rainbow Nation' as a synonym for a peaceful and multi-cultural society emerged. Currently, South Africa tries to construct a common post-apartheid identity, which focuses on unity rather than segregation. Place names are an important element in the building of an identity, because they give a sense of belonging to the inhabitants. In South Africa, many place names reflect the apartheid history and are seen as a symbol of segregation (further details in chapter 4). In 1998, the government passed the South African Geographical Names Council Act, which was the starting point of the renaming process. This paper will examine the renaming process in the post-apartheid South Africa. It will focus on the importance of geographical names for the identity building. Due to the different ethnic groups living in the country, South Africa proves to be a good example of the struggle of uniting different cultures and heritages, which still plays an important role. This paper will discuss if the change of place names contributes to the formation of an all-encompassing South African identity. 20 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2020 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: International relations, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: Peace and security in Africa has been an issue of concern not only within the region but also for the international community because of the negative consequences of conflict in the continent since the 1960s. One of the threats to Africa's regional security is the proliferation of nuclear weapons. African states are not involved in nuclear proliferation as none of the 54 countries is a nuclear state. With the Pelindaba Treaty, Africa has washed its hands off proliferation of nuclear weapons and becomes a nuclear weapons free zone. However, Africa is infested with a plethora of security challenges including terrorism and insurgency, which could be compounded if the various terrorist and insurgent groups in the continent could get hold of nuclear weapon. The precarious state of regional security demands that Africa gets active in non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.Using secondary data, the paper argued that non-proliferation of nuclear weapons is important for peace and security in Africa. It noted that the prospect for a nuclear war is higher in the world today than it has ever been and Africa stands to lose woefully in the advent of a nuclear war. The paper noted that Africa's security dilemma would be compounded by nuclear arms race. The paper recommends that African state should focus on addressing the security and humanitarian challenges exacerbated by the proliferation of small arms and light weapons as well as governance deficit. Additionally, African countries must support the UN the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty and finally, African countries need to rise up to the root causes of insecurity in the region by addressing poverty, youth bulge, unemployment, infrastructural deficit, ethno-religious rivalry, bad governance and corruption as well as drug and substance abuse. It is the submission of this paper that Africa must continue to speak with one voice in support of nuclear non-proliferation in Africa and the world in general as well as do more to curb the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. 20 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2018 in the subject Health - Miscellaneous, grade: na, University of Western Sydney, language: English, abstract: Infectious diseases are a constant threat to human life. Various scientific research findings since the 19th century have, however, paved the way for an improved comprehension of infectious diseases with regards to their natural history and the preventive measures to control them. These measures include vector control, immunisation, and water treatment. The implementation of these measures over the last century brought about huge victories for mankind in the battle to control infectious diseases. A good example of such victories is the eradication of smallpox in the year 1979. In recent decades nonetheless, the incidence of infectious diseases which were thought to be well controlled has increased in several locations across the world. Antimicrobial resistance is also on the rise globally and diseases which were previously unknown to man have also emerged. These issues have become global problems which require urgent assessment and resolution. This essay is an in-depth critical review of the literature on Ebola, one of the emerging communicable diseases. The essay will discuss the concept of disease emergence, provide a brief history about the Ebola virus, review the factors that have contributed to the emergence of Ebola infection, discuss some of the current policies to control this disease and make recommendations on strategies to improve on the current Ebola control policies. 16 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Didactics - English - Pedagogy, Literature Studies, grade: 1,0, University of Tubingen, language: English, abstract: This paper deals with children's development of grasping and producing irony. After giving a definition of irony and an extensive overview of its forms, the paper will focus on theories which are currently predominant in the field of child psychology and irony.'Tim and Jan are [going] to the park for a picnic. [.]. As they unpack their food, it begins to rain. Jan comments, 'What perfect weather for a picnic'.' Although Jan's utterance seems to be positive, in this context he obviously means the opposite of what is said. He uses irony to complain about the bad weather. Conversations like these occur several times a day. Therefore, the competence of grasping irony is important for everyday life and in particular for social discourse. Everyone should be able to understand and practice irony.However, this can be complex. Irony is not always obvious and can be easily mistaken for lies or understood in a literal meaning. Adults sometimes struggle to detect irony and consequently, misunderstandings in adult conversations can occur. When even adults struggle with irony, one can assume that children do not grasp irony at all. As children are an essential part of our lives and social surroundings, it is interesting to explore the development of children learning to understand, interpret and produce irony. 16 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Essay from the year 2018 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, , language: English, abstract: This essay will observe how rationalism, logic, and scientific fact prevail against old-fashioned superstitions. Also, it will discuss how the background of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle helped to shape the character of Sherlock Holmes, and how the political situation in England was reflecting in the creation of such mastermind. Holmes is someone who does not believe in old fairy tales such as the existence of a hellish dog and a curse over the Baskervilles family. When Holmes is on the scene, logic is always present.Additionally, the birth of the Gothic literature will be examined. The impact that Conan Doyle had on society by creating the genius mind, the logic-based thinker, Sherlock Holmes, was to create the foundation not only for the modern crime scene investigations, but also a model for the modern detective novel. Influential facts such as educational background of the author, influential figures in his life, the publishing of the Darwinian theory, 'The Origins of Species', and phrenology studies done by the author strongly influenced the creation of Sherlock Holmes and his scientifically based genius mind, fighting against old- fashioned superstitious beliefs. 20 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Essay from the year 2018 in the subject History - Australia, Oceania, , language: English, abstract: This essay gives a brief overview of the indigenous people of Australia (Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders) and analyzes the occurrence of cardiovascular disease among them with possible solutions using the social determinants of health framework and identify the relevant stakeholders required to address this health issue.The health status of indigenous Australians played a crucial part in the decline of the population following the European colonization. Diseases such as smallpox, influenza, tuberculosis, pneumonia, measles, typhoid, whooping cough, varicella, and diphtheria were the main culprits in the decimation of the indigenous population of Australia. Today, the average life expectancy of indigenous Australians remains significantly lower than that of non-indigenous Australians and they also have an increased risk for several diseases (both acute and chronic) compared to the non-indigenous population. The commonest cause of death among these people are cardiovascular disease and as such, underlines the reason why it is the focus of this essay.Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders are collectively known as the indigenous people of Australia. Aboriginals were the primary inhabitants of Australia while Torres Strait Islanders inhabited the islands located between Australia and Papua New Guinea. The European colonization of Australia, however, changed this dynamic and brought about dramatic changes that affected these people and their way of life. This led to a massive decline in the population of indigenous Australians. 20 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Didactics - English - Pedagogy, Literature Studies, , language: English, abstract: This text presents Speaking as an important skill in ELT field together with some challenges that arise in the classroom.As such, it firstly underlines the importance of good speaking skills, before secondly, analyzing the potential problems in speaking effectively from a scientific point of view. It then, thirdly, gives some advice on how to develop the speaking skills missing before. 16 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1,7, University of Siegen, language: English, abstract: What does it do to an original work, when it is constantly reread, revised, discussed, analysed and transitioned These are the questions this paper is trying to find answers to.To answer this question, the author will start by exploring the relation between original and adaptation, where she will give an overview of the various ways of adapting techniques and show which role fan fiction plays in this. This will lead to an abstract on fan cultures, what they are and how they come into being. This first part will be concluded by a theoretical approach on how original works are in a constant change. The second part of this paper will study these concepts in the works of Jane Austen.Starting with a look at the reception of Austen's novels, she will go on with an overview of why and how her work was adapted, followed by a chapter on the fan culture which focuses exclusively on her and her work. This part will then be concluded by tracing the elements of fan culture in the series Lost in Austen, to see how the changing process applies here and is furthermore shown on several levels. 20 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Literature Review from the year 2020 in the subject Economics - International Economic Relations, grade: A, City University of New York City College (CCNY), course: International Relations, language: English, abstract: There are intense debates around effectiveness of economic sanctions in political economy. Sanctioned governments are being under pressure of travel bans, financial restrictions, military coercion, surviving in a difficult economic situations and being forced to change policies and seek compromises. It is well studied that economic coercions have a negative effects on target states economies, especially with military interventions. But what is the effect of sanctions for countries which impose those sanctions having FDI inflow in targeted economies The main question of all collected articles is relationship between economic sanctions and foreign direct investment (FDI). The objective is to highlight how FDI has been negatively or positively affected in targeted countries and how investors benefit from FDI. All articles used literature reviews and empirical analyses based on time-series cross-national data.The critical analysis of the study will be divided into 3 categories: 1. Unilateral and bilateral sanctions which describe relations between a sender and a target 2. The role of third-party countries in terms of cooperation as allies or rivals who undertake the dominant position of a sender 3. Important aspects when sanctions are effective to be imposed such as aspect of time (short or long-run), a degree of economic pain (military or economic coercion), entry mode (through multilateral corporations or join ventures), competitiveness of firms and the value of exchange rate. 20 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2018 in the subject Economics - Monetary theory and policy, grade: 9/10, International School of Management, Campus Munich, course: Financial Geography, language: English, abstract: This work is about bitcoin and illegal trading as well as fluctuations and the causal effect of it. The recent emergence of new technologies in the financial sector and virtual communities lead to new types of transactions and started questioning the relevance of financial centers around the world. The main reason for the emergence of virtual currencies (cryptocurrencies) is not necessary incapability or shortcomings of traditional currencies, but rather the development of the internet and its networks. Unfortunately, cryptocurrencies raise more controversies on questions such as legal framework, financial risks or effect on the economy - this is a challenge for the financial sector and the existence of financial centers.In the beginning, it is necessary to define Virtual Currencies. This type of currency can be defined as International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a research 'Monetary and Capital Markets, Legal, and Strategy and Policy Review Departments' describes digital representations of value, issued by private developers and denominated in their own unit of account. This definition clarifies the usage of virtual currencies as it has the functionality to be transacted electronically, stored, accessed if two parties of a transaction confirm an exchange.Virtual currencies emerged because of the creation of a blockchain or so-called distributed ledger system. This system is exceptional because of decentralization principles. The most important detail in a system is the unique ledger of transactions. Bitcoin technology allows to have a consensus between members of a network and decentralize transactions within a network. 24 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Essay from the year 2018 in the subject Law - Comparative Legal Systems, Comparative Law, , language: English, abstract: This paper discusses the Kenyan constitutional and legal framework for the enforcement of county laws. It exposes the inadequacy of the legal and institutional framework as the root of all other challenges experienced in the enforcement of county laws in Kenya. These challenges include lack of capacity for the enforcement of county laws by the counties, corruption menace, lack of a uniform code of conduct for county askaris, the novelty of devolution to county askaris and the general public and the lack of county courts to resolve disputes involving counties and enforce county laws. Proposals for addressing these challenges are given stressing on the need to enact legislation to provide for the legal and institutional framework for the enforcement of county laws in Kenya. This is important because one of the ways through which the objects of devolution can be achieved in Kenya is through the effective and efficient enforcement of county laws and regulations.Kenya adopted a new Constitution on 27th August 2010 with devolution1 being one of its most transformative aspects. Devolution was a good solution to the problems of marginalization, inadequate service delivery and regional disparities in development which was associated with the highly centralized system of government. With devolution, two levels of government were created: national and county governments. 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2019 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Demographics, Urban Management, Planning, grade: 2, University of Salzburg, language: English, abstract: This work aims to compare the indicators of the western liveability concept to concepts from developing countries. In this case at least one liveability study from each continent (Latin America, Asia and Africa) that is underrepresented in these classical liveability rankings was chosen.Liveability is a widely used and popular term nowadays, but it is hard to quantify and compare liveability. The most used and prominent attempts to compare liveability on a worldwide scale are the liveability list. These annual rankings sort big cities according to the score in certain parameters that are weighted and then summed together. Usually cities from the industrialized countries are found at the top of these lists whereas cities of developing countries form the bottom. Maybe there are different concepts of liveability in different parts of the world and these rankings are only the western view on liveability. 28 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2001 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 5,5 (Schweiz), University of Zurich (Englisches Seminar), course: Seminar: «From Disneyland to Da Nang», language: English, abstract: The myth of the United States was that they are invincible, and this was also reflected in the war movies and westerns during and after World War II. When the US entered the Vietnam War the experience of the soldiers proved to be different from the representations of war they had witnessed in movies. The traditional combat films were unable to adapt the new signifiers of the Vietnam war and the genre was abandoned for a while. Rejecting the notion of invincibility, directors after the Vietnam War depicted the horror and madness of the conflict and, indeed, rebuilt a new myth. One of the directors who decided to craft a new combat film was Oliver Stone. While he received critical praise for «Platoon» (1986) and his depiction of the Vietnam War was confirmed by many veterans, he was publicly denounced as a traitor and attacked for the representation of the war in «Born on the Fourth of July» (1989). Although his most hostile critics chose to attack the alternation of facts, Stone was - and still is - criticized or applauded for debunking old myths and creating new ones. For an investigation of Oliver Stone's technique of creating new myths, this essay analyzes his films «Born on the Fourth of July» and «Heaven & Earth» (1993). 32 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2020 in the subject Pedagogy - Theory of Science, Anthropology, grade: 6, University of Bern (Institut für Sozialanthropologie), language: English, abstract: The present essay explores the question of how philosophical phenomenology can be integrated into anthropology and especially into existential anthropology. Phenomenology will be analyzed in terms of its methods and demands in order to apply them to the field of Existential Anthropology. In doing so, some points have to be changed, which are necessary for the philosophical as well as for the anthropological perspective.Philosophical phenomenology is a discipline which can be examined in terms of its tradition, its method, and its demands. There is little point in dealing with the tradition here. This is due to two reasons: First, some positions of the phenomenological thinkers will be introduced in the following chapters anyway. An overview of the entire tradition, however, would lead too far away from the topic. Secondly, philosophical phenomenology must be distinguished from existentialism. Not all phenomenologists, such as Scheler or Merleau-Ponty, for example, have dealt with existentialism. And not all existentialists, such as De Beauvoir or Camus, have dealt with phenomenology. 28 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Tourism - Miscellaneous, grade: 1,0, Fresenius University of Applied Sciences Hamburg, language: English, abstract: It is Easter Sunday 2018 and there are 125,000 visitors in Venice, a number that the country of Bangladesh welcomes annually.The increasing in cheap airfare has triggered a boom in the tourism industry. 2017 saw 1,3 billion international travelers, a growth of 7% over 2016. There are more people travelling around the world than ever before. Moreover, the way of traveling has changed from a few-day trips, including overnight stays in hotels and exploring the city and getting to know the locals, to day- or hour-long trips.In the 17th century a trip to Venice was affordable by only the upper class of northern Euro-peans, who visited the city as a part of their Italian tour. Writers and artists were inspired by the magic of the lagoon city. The most romantic of cities, that is what visitors considered Venice and it has that reputation still to this day. Tourism is the main economy of Venice and it offers a lot of job opportunities. But on the other hand, it is one of the most touristic cities in the world with 30 million visitors annually, and that for a city with a population of 55,000. Tourists overflow the city, they are not concerned in supporting sustainability of the city and not conscious about the negative impact they leave behind. One could argue that tourism has become an issue rather than a resource for Venice. The natural environment of Venice and its residents are suffering from their popularity and the effects of overtourism. I would argue that all stakeholders in the tourism sector in Venice need to urgently act and start building a sustain-able future for the city. To withstand overtourism and to save the city and its inhabitants from extinction.This essay outlines positive and negative impact of overtourism in Venice concerning the economy, the social sector and its natural environment. Additionally, it will provide a short illustration of Venice's history and the meaning of overtourism as well as solutions that Venice could implement and new suggestions to save Venice from overtourism. 28 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2019 in the subject Business economics - Offline Marketing and Online Marketing, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: This paper evaluates various entry options of the company BrewDog with their introduction of a new non-alcoholic drink to the United States market with an aim of selecting the most appropriate option.BrewDog is a multinational brewery and pub chain headquartered in Ellon, Scotland. From the beginning, the founders of BrewDog adopted a management strategy that focused on innovation of unique beer products and targeting those who were tired of the industrial beer. The vision of BrewDog is to lead the revolution of the beer industry and redefine British beer drinking culture. Nonetheless, BrewDog products are yet to penetrate other valuable markets such as the United States. To enter United States market, the company plans to introduce a new non-alcoholic drink called Punk AF. The challenge for the marketers and managers is thus to determine the best entry alternative into the United States. 20 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1,7, Heilbronn University, language: English, abstract: This paper should give the reader an understanding of what funding is in general and what types of short- and medium-term financing are common. In the first part of the paper, the general meaning of funding is highlighted. In the further course, the different forms of financing are briefly presented. The main part of the thesis deals with the short- and medium-term financing period and the associated financing instruments. In order to complete the paper, the author will give a personal conclusion in a last point. In today's fast-paced world, market conditions for companies are becoming more complex day by day. Companies are under constant pressure to maximize sales and profits, cut costs and sustainably increase the value of the business.1 Due to these factors, the financial management of a company becomes more and more important. Above all, the development of capital demand and the associated procurement of necessary funds often present companies with major challenges.2 In order to ensure the solvency of a company, the financial industry offers basic financing instruments. Correct use of these financing instruments can significantly benefit companies. 20 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2016 in the subject Politics - Region: Africa, grade: 2,0, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg (Politikwissenschaft), course: State and Non-State Actors in Violent Conflict, language: English, abstract: Uganda, a landlocked country in Eastern Africa, has struggled with violent conflicts since the end of colonial rule in 1962. The emergence of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in 1987 in the northern region is one of the infamous examples of the violence the country had to endure. Since 2006, the LRA is no threat to Uganda anymore, as the movement withdraw to the neighbouring countries and has lost a significant amount of strength. Several scholars offered different explanations as to why the LRA was able to gain their power and remained to terrorize the Ugandan population for such a long period of time. Many believe that the spiritual system is the main driver behind the high number of fighters and the success of their leader Joseph Kony. But the use of extreme violence against the government military forces as well as against the civilian population is one of the aspects which let the LRA maintain their crusade. However, the strongest argument lies within the north-south divide of the country, which led to inequality and can be seen as one of the main reasons for the conflict. This paper will examine the causes for civil wars with the focus on the conflict in northern Uganda. 24 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2019 in the subject Sociology - Economy and Industry, grade: 1,5, The University of Hong Kong, language: English, abstract: This paper illustrates the effect of societal aging on apartment prices in Leipzig (Germany), comparing a sample of city-level demographic and apartment price index data between 1990 and 2018. The impact of small households, as well as the old age dependency ratio, will be inspected. A regression model (OLS) is constructed to examine both occurrences. Statistical significance of the variables is proofed by relevant research on the topic. Results show that the number of small households is positively, and old age dependency ratio negatively correlated to the average apartment price (EUR/m2) in Leipzig. Summing up, this paper recommends to critically examine societal aging factors in order to determine political, investment, and property developing strategies. 24 pp. Englisch.…