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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Engineering - General, Basics, grade: 1.5, University of Eastern Philippines, course: Civil Engineering, language: English, abstract: To prevent internal erosion and particle migration, control of seepage pressures and velocities must be given due consideration in the design of hydraulic structures. The percolation length (seepage) for a foundation can be determined by using various methods. There are number of methods available to analyze the problem on seepage and uplift pressure, and one of which is Bligh¿s theory of creep. Other methods are Lane¿s Method, Kosläs Theory and Flow nets.Based on Bligh¿s theory, that along the bottom contour of the structure, the water creeps, and the percolation length (seepage) can be determined. Lane¿s theory was patterned from the Bligh¿s creep theory but according to Lane, Bligh had only calculated the total length of creep by adding both the horizontal and vertical length of creep and part of its limitation is it does not make any distinction between the two creeps. Some experts had criticized Lane¿s method due to the fact that it is an empirical method and not based on any mathematical approach. However, the method is also widely used due to the simplicity on its approach.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 24 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Gesundheit - Digital Health Management, Note: 1,3, FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management gemeinnützige GmbH, Aachen , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Arbeit geht der Frage nach, welche Möglichkeiten es gibt, die Herausforderungen des demografischen Wandels, mit dem speziellen Fokus auf die Gesundheitsversorgung, zukünftig zu meistern. Einen interessanten Aspekt nehmen dabei die innovativen Dienstleistungen aus dem Bereich des E-Health ein.In den folgenden Kapiteln wird nicht nur abgehandelt, wie eine Versorgung durch spezielle Gesundheitsdienstleistungen, wie AAL oder Telemonitoring, durch das Gesundheitswesen sichergestellt werden soll, sondern auch wie die Qualität dieser Dienstleistungen, hier am Beispiel von Telemedizin, gesichert werden kann. Dabei werden in dieser Ausarbeitung der demografische Wandel und die Änderung auf die Alterszusammensetzung der Gesamtbevölkerung, die Zunahme von Krankheiten und die Auswirkungen auf das Gesundheitswesen betrachtet. Des Weiteren wird das Qualitätsmanagement im Gesundheitswesen kurz umschrieben, um sich anschließend mit dem Gesundheitsdienstleistungen AAL und Telemonitoring zu befassen sowie der Thematik der Sicherstellung der Versorgungsqualität von Gesundheitsdienstleistungen am Beispiel der Telemedizin nachzugehen.Steigende Lebenserwartungen gehen meist mit einer Zunahme von Krankheiten einher, was die Wahrscheinlichkeit eines Anstiegs pflegebedürftiger Menschen erhöhen wird. Der demografische Wandel in Deutschland wird in den nächsten Jahren dafür sorgen, dass der Bevölkerungsanteil älterer Menschen stets zunimmt und das Gesundheitssystem demzufolge vor einige Herausforderungen stellt. Das Gesundheitswesen in Deutschland hat dieses Problem freilich längst erkannt und verschiedene Maßnahmen bereits in die Wege geleitet, um zukünftig erkrankten und pflegebedürftigen Menschen weiterhin mit möglichst besten Leistungen zur Seite zu stehen. 24 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2017 im Fachbereich Informatik - Wirtschaftsinformatik, Note: 1,3, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Gesundheitswesen befindet sich durch die fortschreitende Digitalisierung in einem Prozess der Veränderung. Dabei bringt diese Veränderung mehr mit sich als den bloßen Einsatz von Technologien. Vielmehr verändern sich auch die Strukturen der Gesundheitsversorgung sowie die Art und Weise der Interaktion zwischen den beteiligten Akteuren. Die Digitalisierung und der damit verbundene Einsatz von neuen Technologien stellt dabei keinen Selbstzweck dar, sondern es existiert eine Vielzahl an Gründen und Treiber, auf die in Abschnitt 2.1 dieser Arbeit näher eingegangen wird.Traditionell ist das Rollenverständnis von medizinischem Fachpersonal und Patienten durch eine klare Trennung von Laie und Experte definiert. Im Rahmen der Digitalisierung im Gesundheitswesen, die in den Abschnitten 2.2 sowie 2.3 für die beteiligten Akteure beschrieben wird, kommt es zu einer Neudefinition der klassi-schen Rollen, die auch die Beziehung zwischen Patient und Fachpersonal verändert.Im Rahmen von Studien sowie Fachliteratur und auch von Seiten der Ärzte selbst werden teilweise Bedenken geäußert, dass die mit der Digitalisierung einher-gehenden Veränderungen zu einer Störung dieser Beziehung führen könnten.Der Fokus dieser Arbeit liegt daher auf der Frage, wie die Digitalisierung die Rollen von sowohl Arzt, im weitgefassten Sinne als medizinischem Leistungserbringer, als auch Patient und damit letztlich die Beziehung zwischen beiden Seiten verändert. Aufbauend auf den mit der Digitalisierung im Gesundheitswesen einhergehenden Veränderungen widmet sich Kapitel 3 dieser Frage und betrachtet damit verbundene Potenziale, Probleme, Herausforderungen sowie Lösungsstrategien. Abschließend wird ein zusammenfassendes Fazit der Entwicklung gezogen. Methodisch fokussiert sich die Arbeit auf die systematische Auswertung von Fachliteratur, Fachzeitschriften sowie aktueller Studien. 40 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Philosophie - Philosophie des 17. und 18. Jahrhunderts, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Hausarbeit untersucht die Theodizee von Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, als eines der bedeutendsten Werke der Philosophie, unter den Fragestellungen: 'Was ist die Theodizeefrage Haben die Ansichten von Leibniz bestand Kann Leibniz die Frage letztendlich lösen '. Aufgrund der umfassenden Arbeit von Leibniz ist es kaum möglich, alle Argumente wiederzugeben und zu analysieren. Folglich beschränkt sich der Autor auf die grundlegende Argumentation, die zu dem Beweis führt, dass unsere Welt die beste aller darstellt. Hierzu ist es notwendig, die Einteilung der Übel ebenfalls näher zu betrachten.Voltaires 'Candide' und Immanuel Kants Abhandlung 'Über das Mißlingen aller philosophischen Versuche in der Theodicee (1791)', geben anschließend einen kritischen Blick auf die zuvor erarbeiteten Argumente. Dessen ungeachtet wird der Autor zunächst systematisch einleiten und mit einem kurzen Überblick über die Geschichte der Theodizeefrage bis in die Zeit der Aufklärung beginnen. Es folgt der Hauptteil mit der eigentlichen Analyse der Argumente. Letztendlich kommt der Schluss, mit der Funktion einer Zusammenfassung und Beantwortung der bereits erwähnten Fragestellungen.Nicht aktueller könnte die Theodizeefrage sein. Terroranschläge und Kriege beherrschen noch immer den Nahen Osten. Seit Charlie Hebdo' rückt Europa immer weiter in das Fadenkreuz von Terroristen und IS-Anhängern. Passend dazu veröffentlichte die Süddeutsche Zeitung eine erschreckende Chronologie: '2016 - Jahr des Terrors für Deutschland'.Insgesamt neun Ereignisse, die das Jahr geprägt haben, finden ihre Darstellung. In Anbetracht der Ereignisse scheint der Glaube an einen Gott, der uns vor dem Übel und Leid der Welt zu retten versucht, zu sinken. Trotz dessen entgegnete uns bereits Leibniz 1710, dass wir in der besten aller möglichen Welten' leben. Aber wie ist diese Aussage vereinbar mit den Übeln der Welt Konnte Gott keine bessere Welt schaffen Einen möglichen Erklärungsversuch dokumentierte Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in seinem Buch 'Essais de Théodicée sur la bonté de Dieu, la liberté de l'homme et l'origine du mal', kurz Théodicée (später Theodizee). Er prägte damit, die religiösen und philosophischen Überlegungen des 18. Jahrhunderts und setzte die seit der Antike diskutierte Frage nach der Rechtfertigung Gottes fort und verlieh der Frage neuen Gehalt, in dem er Gott vor dem 'Gerichtshof der Vernunft' anklagte. 24 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2017 im Fachbereich Jura - Sonstiges, Université de Fribourg - Universität Freiburg (Schweiz), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Arbeit befasst sich mit der Allparteilichkeit in einem übergeordneten Kontext. Sie macht keinen Unterschied zwischen Neutralität und Allparteilichkeit, da die Neutralität als ein Bestandteil der Allparteilichkeit angesehen wird. Der Begriff wird von der philosophischen und psychologischen Seite her erörtert. Welche (ethischen) Werte beinhaltet die Allparteilichkeit Soll der Mediator beziehungsweise die Mediatorin bestimmte Werte verinnerlicht haben, um der Allparteilichkeit in der Mediation gewachsen zu sein Wie kommt der Mensch zu diesen Werten Sind sie angeboren Hat jede Person dieselben Werte Sind die Werte erziehungsabhängig Wenn ja, können sie in einer späteren Lebensphase noch erworben werden Der Begriff der Allparteilichkeit in der Mediation ist zentral, ohne diese ist eine Mediation nicht durchführbar. Allparteilichkeit bedeutet, sich den Teilnehmenden einer Mediation in gleicher Weise verpflichtet zu fühlen. Der Mediator versucht, die verschiedenen Sichtweisen in anteilnehmender Art zu verstehen und nicht zu werten. Sie vertritt alle Parteien gleichwertig und ergreift keine Partei für eine bestimmte Seite. Der Mediator ist sich bewusst, dass sie sich in puncto Ergebnis der Mediation neutral verhalten muss. Sie darf kein Eigeninteresse an einer bestimmten Lösung haben, die Parteien nicht beeinflussen, keine eigenen Ideen und Ansichten einbringen und soll alle Teilnehmenden gleich und vorurteilsfrei behandeln.Die Allparteilichkeit hat ihre Grenzen bei Unfairness der Parteien, rechtswidrigen Beschlüssen oder Entscheidungen, die ganz klar einer Partei extreme Vorteile bringen. Tritt dies ein, sollte der Mediator Stellung beziehen und dem Fortgang der Mediation oder dem erzielten Ergebnis nicht zustimmen.Diese Arbeit verfolgt zwei konkrete Ziele. In einem ersten Teil soll zunächst versucht werden zu klären, welche philosophischen und wertethischen Werte benötigt werden, um die Allparteilichkeit in einer Mediation zu leben und zufriedenstellend umzusetzen. Um die Werte zu beleuchte, wird vor allem das Buch 'Ethik' von Nicolai Hartmann hinzugezogen. In dem zweiten Teil wird versucht, die Frage zu beantworten, ob diese Werte sich bei jedem Menschen finden und ob sie charakterabhängig sind. Welche Rolle spielt die Erziehung und Selbsterziehung Mithilfe der Tiefenpsychologie erfolgt ein Klärungsversuch, welcher sich bewusst auf die Individualpsychologie nach Alfred Adler beschränkt. 24 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2016 im Fachbereich Geowissenschaften / Geographie - Bevölkerungsgeographie, Stadt- u. Raumplanung, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Das Untersuchungsobjekt dieser Arbeit stellt die ethnische Ökonomie in Deutschland dar. Einleitend werden in dieser Arbeit zunächst die Grundbegriffe und relevanten Konzepte, die sich mit dem Themenkomplex der ethnischen Ökonomie auseinandersetzten, erläutert. Darauf folgt eine thematische Eingrenzung.Für die Bestimmung der wirtschaftlichen, gesellschaftlichen und räumlichen Bedeutung der ethnischen Unternehmen für Deutschland, die sich zum Beispiel durch die Anzahl selbstständiger Migranten und deren Branchenorientierung, sowie deren Beitrag für die Integration anderer Migranten ausdrückt, wird die Struktur der ethnischen Ökonomien dargestellt. Diese strukturellen Aspekte, sowie die Beweggründe der Migranten für ihre Gründungsaktivität, werden in dieser Arbeit mit Fokus auf die drei stärksten selbstständigen Gruppen dargestellt. Dabei werden nicht nur Menschen mit ausländischen Pass berücksichtigt, sondern auch diejenigen mit deutscher Staatsbürgerschaft, dessen Eltern nicht-deutscher Herkunft sind. Um die Forschungsfrage näher zu beantworten werden schließlich die Chancen und Risiken der ethnischen Ökonomie aufgeführt. Nach einem abschließenden Fazit wird eine kritische Reflexion auf die Arbeit gewährt.Im Jahre 2016 dominiert das Thema der Migrations- und Fluchtbewegungen die politischen Debatten in Deutschland. Dabei ist es nicht ausreichend, nur über die Zahl der Migranten und Flüchtlinge, sowie über die Kosten die auf Deutschland fallen zu sprechen. Es muss zudem auf den Aspekt der ökonomischen Lebensgestaltung der Migranten eingegangen werden und auf die Frage welchen Beitrag ihre wirtschaftliche Aktivität für die Aufnahmegesellschaft und die deutsche Wirtschaft leistet. 32 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2014 im Fachbereich Didaktik - Französisch - Landeskunde, Note: 1,3, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In der vorliegenden Arbeit wird der Blick auf den Politiker und späteren Staatspräsidenten Frankreichs Charles de Gaulle und auf die Elemente charismatischer Führung im Gaullismus der V. Republik gerichtet werden. Charismatische Herrschaft, als eine der drei reinen Herrschaftsformen, die Max Weber in seiner Herrschaftssoziologie entwickelt, basiert auf einer besonderen Machtlegitimation durch eben besondere charismatische Eigenheiten eines Führers. Daher soll in einem ersten Schritt diese Herrschaftstheorie nach Weber mit besonderem Blick auf die charismatische Herrschaft erläutert und eine theoriegestützte Analyse des Begriffs des 'Charismas' geleistet werden. Danach wird der Fokus vertieft auf die charismatische Führerpersönlichkeit de Gaulles und sein politisches Handeln gerichtet werden. Da zwischen letzterem und den jeweiligen zeitlichen Umständen ein fast zwingender Zusammenhang dadurch erkennbar ist, dass de Gaulle in außergewöhnlich problematischen Situationen vor Entschlossenheit, Seelengröße und Trotz gegenüber seinen Kontrahenten strotzte, soll als Leitfaden dieser Arbeit die Geschichte Frankreichs zwischen 1945 und 1970 dienen, die de Gaulle die Ausgangssituation verschaffte, die er benötigte, um einer für sein Charisma anfälligen Gesellschaft entgegenzustehen. Die geschichtlichen Umstände erwiesen sich für de Gaulle als Basis für seinen sicherlich verdienten Ruf des Befreiers der Nation und Gründers der Republik, den er sich durch eine gekonnte Selbstinszenierung erschuf. Daher soll chronologisch ein Gesamtüberblick über die Faktoren gegeben werden, die zur Entwicklung der charismatischen Situation bei de Gaulle beitrugen und dessen politisches Vorgehen auf seine charismatischen Eigenschaften untersucht werden. Es wird sich zeigen, dass es immer wieder Situationen gab, die de Gaulles Legitimierung zum Präsidenten und charismatischen Führer favorisierten und letztendlich dazu führten, dass de Gaulle zur Widerstandslegende und zum Symbol für ein freies und mit neuem Selbstbewusstsein versehenes Frankreichs werden konnte und auch noch heutzutage in den Köpfen und Herzen der Franzosen seinen Platz hält. 40 pp. Deutsch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Pre-University Paper from the year 2009 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 14 Punkte = 1,3, , language: English, abstract: This research paper makes an attempt to take a closer look at the risk factors of juvenile delinquency and introduces prevention measures that have been either proven effective or ineffective regarding their outcomes However, readers who wish to find definite answers to the questions concerning this topic will be disappointed, as there are no answers, which would explain the individual criminal deed of every single adolescent. Juvenile delinquency is an issue that should address all of us, because it harms entire communities, causes a culture of fear and ruins the careers of minors who are the most in need of support. Because gang violence and school shootings are both very particular sub-points of juvenile delinquency and are based on other risk factors and theories than the common ones, these two issues are excluded from the available research paper as they would require to much detailed knowledge on this criminological field.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 32 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Miscellaneous, grade: A, ( Atlantic International University ), language: English, abstract: This paper analyzes the history of diplomacy and the ancient Greek, Italian, Roman and French diplomatic traditions, and argues that modern diplomacy evolved out of the ancient traditions. The object of this essay is to inform practitioners and students of diplomacy about the development of diplomacy because the conduct of diplomacy is best understood when studied in the light of its historical roots.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2016 in the subject Politics - Topic: European Union, grade: 2,0, ISEC-Institut Supérieur de l¿Économie (dern. eufom University), language: English, abstract: This term paper discusses how to improve the European Union Emission Trading Scheme to have the lowest possible influence on companies with the highest possible reduction of greenhouse gases. Even though in theory this scheme may appear flawless there are a few conflicts and negative consequences which have a big influence on some participating countries.To get an overview, the problem of the emissions has to be explained first. After that, it is essential to explain the theory of the European Union Emission Trading Scheme with a summary of the main expected theoretical effects. There must be an empirical evaluation about the real effects in comparison to the theoretical expected ones. This part will be followed by a discussion on how the government needs to change the scheme to improve the consequences. At last, there will be a conclusion which will sum up the outcome of the discussion and give a perspective on the future.Being and staying healthy is one of the greatest wishes of humanity because it is assuring a longer life. But not only a highly developed health system protects people from illnesses, also living in a clean and safe environment extends the span of life. This is why it is always interesting to discuss new solutions of the government which shall protect the environment, improve our climate and increase our sustainability. In year 1997 the Kyoto protocol was added to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, short UNFCCC, to reduce those emissions gradually. In addition to this contract the European Union created in 2005 the European Union Emission Trading Scheme, short EU ETS. It allows companies to buy and trade a certain amount of emission permits.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Academic Paper from the year 2015 in the subject Politics - Environmental Policy, Kenyatta University, language: English, abstract: This paper will talk about the issue of air pollution in the United States today. I will first discuss the extent of air pollution problem in the United States and provide the statics to show the weightiness of this problem. Then I will explain the consequences of air pollution to us and our future generations. In response to the abovementioned areas, there are three government policy solutions to the problems; The Clean Air Act 1990, the air pollution control act of 1955 and the Air Quality Act of 1967. I will explain each solution and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each solution; and of the three solutions, I will discuss which is the most effective as well as my personal observations on the problem of air pollution in the United States.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Project Report from the year 2017 in the subject Medicine - Other, grade: Graduate, University of Colombo, course: BSc in Physiotherapy, language: English, abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the validity and reliability of a test designed to measure the pelvic-tilt angle, active posterior and anterior pelvic-tilt angles and ranges of motion, and the total pelvic-tilt range of motion (ROM) in standing position. The pelvic tilt is the angle between the horizontal plan and a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) to the posterior superior iliac spine (PSIS) in quiet standing. It is determined by the muscular and ligamentous forces that act between the pelvis and adjacent segments. A forward rotation of the pelvis, referred to as anterior pelvic tilt, is accompanied by an increase in lumbar lordosis and is believed to be associated with a number of common musculoskeletal conditions, including low back pain. In addition, anterior pelvic tilt has been associated with a loss of core stability, and therefore the degree of pelvic tilt has been used to assess routinely therapeutic procedures that either directly or indirectly affects the standing position of the pelvic tilt in the sagittal plane by Physical therapists. The effects of the therapeutic procedure outcome measurements in physiotherapy are rarely quantified. Physical therapists need to consider clinical tests designed to provide objective and reliable pelvic-tilt data because such tests would permit documenting change in the pelvic tilt after a specific physical therapy regimen. The effects of therapeutic procedures could then be quantified and changes in the procedures could be made accordingly. Numerous techniques for measuring trunk motions in the sagittal plane have been reported in many researches. The techniques include using radiography, photography, spondylometry, flexible rules that conform to trunk curves, tape measures to record the change in centimeters between skin marks or bony landmarks and variations of goniometry.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Energy Sciences, grade: 5/7, Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, language: English, abstract: The scope of this paper is to analyse the efficacy of non-conventional sources of energy. The object of this paper is to suggest credible alternatives to meet the energy demands of developing India.India is a developing country and it faces the problem of ever increasing energy demands. Fossil fuels are the primary source of energy but there aren¿t enough reserves of fossil fuels to meet the energy demands. Fossil fuels will ultimately run out and the mankind will be left with no option but to switch to alternative fuels.Alternative sources of energy are non-conventional sources of energy, that is other than fossil fuels. They are clean and never-ending sources. However, they initially require high investment costs and the technology to harness renewable sources of energy has barely hit puberty. Nevertheless, they have potential to overtake fossil fuels as primary sources of energy when there will be none to cater the needs of the masses.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2017 in the subject Engineering - Civil Engineering, grade: 9.15, Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology, language: English, abstract: In structural analyses, masonry infill walls are commonly considered to be non-structural elements. However, the response of reinforced concrete buildings to earthquake loads can be substantially affected by the influence of infill walls. In this article, an improved numerical model for the simulation of the behavior of masonry infill walls subjected to earthquake loads is used. The main objective of the study is to investigate the importance of semi-interlocked brick infill in multi-storied buildings it uses masonry panels made of dry stack interlocking masonry units capable of relative sliding in a plane and interlocked to prevent sliding out-of-plane. This masonry panels acting as energy dissipation devices (EDD). An analytical program is based on to evaluate the behavior of different framed masonry panels. It is found that semi-interlocked masonry (SIM) panels have significant energy dissipation capacity due to friction between the masonry units. In this work, the primary focus is given to numerical modeling and nonlinear behavior of brick masonry buildings subjected to lateral loads.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 12 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Project Report from the year 2017 in the subject Engineering - Mechanical Engineering, grade: 8.9, SRM University, language: English, abstract: This paper deals with the mechanical, microstructural and fatigue analysis of welded joints. In the study, 6061-T6 aluminium alloy plates in 4mm thickness, that are particularly used for aerospace and in automotive industries, were welded using Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding and Friction Stir Welding (FSW) methods as similar joints with one side pass and parameters of varying tool rotation, weld speed and 2.3 degree tool tilt angle. The weld zones cross sections were analysed with light optical microscopy (LOM). During recent years several investigations have been made of fatigue properties of friction stir welded joints. The great majority of available data from the fatigue analysis of friction stir welded joints are concerned with uniaxial loading conditions for a simple geometry. In uniaxial loading nominal stress is normally used as reference stress and it is easy to determine. However, fatigue failure is a highly localized phenomenon in engineering components and determining the nominal stress is not always possible due to the complexity of structures and presence of stress concentrators such as notches and cracks in which many approaches based on local parameters.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 2, , language: English, abstract: This paper is about the symbol ¿sleep¿ in Shakespeare¿s plays ¿A Midsummer Night¿s Dream¿ and ¿Macbeth¿.The author will discuss the definition and the role of sleep, in the two already mentioned works, in chapter 2 and 3 by analysing the symbol in detail, by giving examples and quoting relevant passages from the text. As ¿A Midsummer Night¿s Dream¿ is a comedy and ¿Macbeth¿ a tragedy, these terms also have to be explained. Therefore, ¿sleep¿ further has to be analysed by taking the aspects of a comedy and tragedy into consideration.The next chapter is dedicated to the comparison of the sleep-symbol between ¿A Midsummer Night¿s Dream¿ and ¿Macbeth¿. To sum it up, the main focus of this paper is to emphasize the importance of the sleep-symbol and its consequences on the plot and outcome of the two plays (chapter 5).BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2016 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 3,0, University of Paderborn, language: English, abstract: This essay is an explanation on why the British midwife Sarah Stone from the 18th century can be considered as an early feminist. Sarah Stone was a midwife in the eighteenth century England. By being married to an apothecary she had access to several works of medicine, which enabled her education by reading. She was trained in the practice of midwifery by her mother Mrs. Holmes who taught her in Somerset the exercise for six years. Furthermore - unusually for a woman at that time - she was given the opportunity to study anatomy and be present at autopsies. Stone started practicing midwifery actively in 1701 in the town of Bridgewater. She then moved to Taunton in 1703 and practiced there for 16 years before moving to Bristol in 1719 and finally to London in 1737, the same year her work A Complete Practice of Midwifery was published. By that time she has been a midwife for 36 years.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 12 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject German Studies - Comparative Literature, grade: 2,2, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, language: English, abstract: Are princesses still living happily ever after or did they change This paper seeks out to answer this question by a taking a look at fairy tales and their Disney movie adaptions. It will be argued that a comparison of Disney films and traditional fairytales offers a great possibility to teach gender. The goal of this paper is, therefore, to enhance the understanding of older and newer storytelling concerning gender and its benefits for teaching English as a foreign language.Listening to marvelous tales and stories is and has always been omnipresent in children¿s life. Everyone knows the Brothers Grimm and Disney who are popular for their fantastic stories. These stories have been patterns for many Disney movies that have become omnipresent and essential in todays media. Especially Disney is very popular among young students. It is obvious that children are likely to identify with these stories. Consequently, it is important to analyze views and values that are presented in these newer films in comparison to older and more traditional Grimm fairytales.The first part of this paper offers a description of gender roles and depictions in Grimm and Disney in order to promote the understanding of the two genres. Moreover, there will be a focus on the development of Disney's gender depiction because of the obvious change in their portrayal of female characters. In the second part, then, these theoretical ideas and background information are applied to two concrete stories by Grimm and Disney. Firstly, the fairytale 'Der Froschkönig oder der eiserne Heinrich' will be analyzed concerning its depiction of gender. Secondly, Disney¿s adapted film 'The Princess and the Frog' will also be analyzed according to its depiction of gender and the change that has been made since Grimm's story. The third part deals with the concrete benefits of teaching gender through these two stories. This chapter will also focus on the teaching potential of these Disney films and the learning outcome. To sum up, the third part of this work illustrates the potential that a comparison of Grimms' and Disney¿s depiction of gender offers.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2016 in the subject History - World History - Antiquity, grade: 4.0, Indiana University (College of Arts and Sciences - History Department), course: HIST-J300 Fall of the Roman Republic, language: English, abstract: This paper offers an argument intending to resolve the crucial question of why Octavian Caesar managed to politically and militarily overcome his rival Mark Antony despite possessing lesser initial resources of manpower and wealth.The argument particularly analyzes Caesar's masterful utilization of propaganda in order to win the support of the Roman Senate as well as Antony's lack of experience in naval warfare relative to the commanders under Octavian's direction.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2005 in the subject Philosophy - General Essays, Eras, grade: 5, , language: English, abstract: This paper presents a valuable and interesting study on economic philosophy of economic nationalism. Economic Nationalism (formally known as Mercantilism) was the dominant school of thought in Europe from the 16th to 18th Century. Here it is assumed that wealth and monetary assets are identical. Mercantilism suggests that the ruling government should advance economic goals by playing a role in the economy mainly by encouraging exports and discouraging imports. The theory dominated economic policies of Europe and is believed to have encouraged the many intra-European wars of the period and played a role in expansion of European Imperialism both in Europe and throughout the rest of the world. Many economists around the globe have written about the economic philosophy of Mercantilism, however, there is need to understand the true context of philosophy based on socio-economic environment which was prevailing at that time. This research paper is about the rise and fall of economic nationalism as a philosophy bringing out facts about roots of philosophy, the role it played in the economics of 18th Century and the causes of its demise. The paper also describes the relevance of economic nationalism in the 21st century. It concludes that the philosophy of economic nationalism is still being partially practiced in the 21st century, in one form or the other, under the carpet of economic liberalism. Strangely, many of our fiscal, monetary and general economic reforms in 21st century are in line with the philosophy of economic nationalism.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1.3, Bielefeld University, language: English, abstract: The year 1987 ¿ Ronald Reagan is president of the United States, Huey Lewis and Madonna dominate the charts, and the sleeves of salmon pink sport coats need to be rolled-up. The epicenter of fashion, beauty and power is situated in the financial sector, or more precisely, on Wall Street. To survive in this shark tank, you have to be a predator, and if anyone exemplifies this instinct, it is Patrick Bateman from Bret Easton Ellis¿ novel American Psycho and Mary Harron¿s same-named movie adaptation, which I will mostly refer to. His life revolves around the accumulation of status symbols and the exploitation of other people with the goal of being part of Manhattan¿s high society. Interestingly, the characteristics of this fictional character reflect a real-life historical figure, building a bridge between 1980s New York and the English court of the early 1800s. Ultimately, as this paper demonstrates, Patrick Bateman is a stylized version of George ¿Beaü Brummell, the father of dandyism.Both the dandy¿s ¿highly stylized, painstakingly constructed self¿ (Garelick) and his concealed true self have much in common with the psychological profile of a modern psychopath. As such, Brummell provides the perfect model for the protagonist of American Psycho, who early in the film states, ¿[t]here is an idea of a Patrick Bateman, some kind of abstraction. But there is no real me. Only an entity, something illusory¿ (Harron). The more disturbing one¿s dark inner personality, the more impenetrable the public image. Bateman is a master of sustaining such a façade, and so was Brummell.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Art - Photography and Film, grade: 1.2, , course: English 103, language: English, abstract: Photography itself is by no means a new technology. One of the earliest forms of a successful photographic camera was first used in 1816. Since then, the art and science of photography have evolved and matured. The invention of photography allowed detailed pictures of anything to be produced quickly for the first time, and the revolutionary invention would lead to the development of movies. The rise of the digital age has given birth to dozens of new types of photography, such as thermal, infrared, HDR, and 360 degree panoramic.Today there is a greater need for portraits, cityscapes, and travel shots. Photos of all genres are daily put to use the world over in businesses, presentations, marketing, Google maps, and nearly every kind of visual media. Professional photographers still sometimes use analog cameras in addition to or in the place of digital devices. Nowadays, however, almost everyone in America is an amateur photographer on a daily basis. Anyone is capable of taking a picture or a video via his or her lightweight mobile phone. This fact and the overuse of photos in the media and especially on the Internet has led to controversy over the distinguished true art of photography.The question if photography is to be considered 'art' is one that has since long kept the art world busy. This essay covers a number of reasons why modern photography, as well as photography from the past, is an art, a science, a skill, a hobby, and a job all at once. It discusses why photography is vital in so many scientific fields and why it is crucial in our culture and in teaching future generations.A closer look is taken at different aspects throughout the history and in the modern use and perception of photography, arguing for the importance of photograogy as an art and science form.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 12 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Didactics - English - Literature, Works, grade: 2,7, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, language: English, abstract: In this essay, the author will attempt to analyse and compare the two plays ¿The Well of the Saints¿ and ¿The Tinker¿s Wedding¿ by John Millington Synge. The playwright, who played an important role in the Irish literary renaissance at the beginning of the 20th century, published ¿The Well of the Saints¿ (his first three-act play) in 1905 and ¿The Tinker¿s Wedding¿ two years later in 1907. These two plays are very similar to each other, and neither of them was as successful as Synge¿s other plays, especially the latter had been rather disregarded for a long time. One of the reasons for this was that Synge¿s play from 1907 was a much more radical version of ¿The Well of the Saints¿.In the first section, the author will aim to give some short general information about both plays, e.g. about the content or its characters. The following chapter will be focused on the comparison of these two rather unpopular works. The question, which has to be addressed in this essay, is the following: Can ¿The Well of the Saints¿ and ¿The Tinker¿s Wedding¿ be considered as companion pieces and if so, what makes them similar to each other, but different from the rest of Synge¿s plays To research this, the author will analyse the most important themes in both plays, which are often part of Synge¿s other works, for example religion, poverty or violence. Their significance however varies from play to play, which is also part of the explanation why these similar plays were Synge¿s least successful ones: the Irish people did not like the depiction of the themes mentioned in both plays.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2013 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 2,0, University of Paderborn, language: English, abstract: This term paper examines the origins of the lack of female villains in contemporary popular culture. The thesis aims to explain that female villains are more dangerous because of their sex. In contemporary popular culture the most villains are men. It is very unlikely that the main villain could be a woman. Mostly men are the villain and the hero in popular culture and literature. What is the reason for that What is the reason for such a sexist image of women Why are there so few female villains Why are there so few female heroes I want to find an answer to these questions by taking a closer look on the death eater Bellatrix Lestrange of the Harry Potter series. She is the most evil character, not only in the Harry Potter series, but also of all fictional female villains one can imagine. I am going to compare her character to the one of Lord Voldemort, the most powerful male villain of the Harry Potter books. Not only will I compare the male to the female villain, but also take a closer look on the relation between Bellatrix Lestrange and another female character of Harry Potter, that takes an important role in the plot. Bellatrix Lestrange compared to Molly Weasley, who killed the death eater during the final battle of Hogwarts. After having compared Bellatrix Lestrange with the other female character, I will come to the final comparison of Bellatrix and Lord Voldemort; the comparison of a female and a male villain.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Musicology - Miscellaneous, , language: English, abstract: Semiotics has proven to be an effective way to describe and analyse music. It can also be used as a basis for comparing the language and music of a certain culture. From a cultural or cognitive point of view, the purpose of music and language research is to find out some form of their external structure. Using the method of semiotics allows us to understand the structure of music and language on the basis of the structure, as well as how they relate to their cultural environment and their cognitive and neural basis.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 16 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2016 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 2, University of Vienna, language: English, abstract: This paper describes the life and work of Thomas Cole. After a description of Cole's biography, the second chapter deals with two series of paintings: 'The Course of Empire' and 'The Voyage of Life'. Finally, the Hudson River School will be described.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2014 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Literature, grade: 1,0, University of Constance, language: English, abstract: This term paper analyzes the novel 'The Time Machine', written by G. Well in 1895, and compares it to the popular British TV series 'Doctor Who', in particular the very first episode 'An Unearthly Child' and a fairly modern episode called 'The Doctor's Wife'. The aspect of dicussion is the motif of time travel. 'The Time Machine' was one of the very first stories concerned with time travel, so it is analyzed in which the motif has developed since then. Specific aspects of discussion are the character of the time traveler and the complexity of the time machine, in both 'The Time Machine' and the chosen 'Doctor Who' episodes.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2012 in the subject American Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 2,0, Saarland University, course: American Literature, language: English, abstract: This paper attempts to show in which way Hip Hop, especially Hip Hop Fashion, is an ambassador of coolness. This essay has been organized in the following way. First, this paper gives a brief overview of the recent history of Hip Hop. Second, it deals with Hip Hop Fashion and Style in general in relation to coolness. Finally, the last chapter assesses the Hip Hop Coolness. The main methods of research I employed in my study were participant observation, one-to-one interviews and group discussions on set themes.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Essay from the year 2017 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Comparative Literature, grade: 2.3, University of Cologne, language: English, abstract: This term paper deals with gender in William Shakespeares¿ drama ¿Julius Caesar¿.With only two women in the whole play, the Rome depicted in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar can certainly be described as a very male dominated world.The female characters Calpurnia and Portia are absent for most of the play, and when they do appear, they do so in a domestic context. Despite their strong personalities and intelligence, they are disregarded and ignored by their husbands. Women are thought unfit to get involved in politics, as they are seen as weak and overly emotional creatures that cannot think as rationally as men, who are presented as their binary opposites.Furthermore, concepts and understandings of masculinity play a crucial role in Julius Caesar as they strongly influence how male characters behave and what decisions they make during the course of the play.BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt 20 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Philosophy - Practical (Ethics, Aesthetics, Culture, Nature, Right, .), grade: 1,0, University of Vienna (Philosophie), language: English, abstract: Empathy seems to be a phylogenetically ancient mechanism that helps not only animals but also humans to cooperate and coexist in social communities. Many authors have covered the topic from philosophical, psychological and anthropological perspectives. In this paper, I will take a closer look into the features and different modes of empathy and how they are used in daily life by looking at practical examples how empathy is demonstrated and what the outcome is. I will then argue, that a healthy person can willingly and individually influence the level of empathy towards other people and use it either supportive or manipulative. In this context, I will highlight some of the negative comments on the concept of empathy and the concerns that are expressed. I will argue then, that the illusion that increased empathy in humans will lead to higher morality will not come up to the expectations.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 20 pp. Englisch.