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Computer Technology in Aviation Safety, 2007.
A study exploring the impact of computer aided design technology on human factors in aviation safety.
5,092 words (approx. 20.4 pages), 24 sources, MLA, AU$ 171.95
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The paper explains that computer aided design (CAD) involves the application of computer technology to the design of the cockpit so that it is more ergonomic and more sensitive to the characteristics of different pilots. The paper relates that, on the whole, CAD technology is an enormous improvement on older aviation design because it allows designers to visualize situations in three-dimensionality throughout the design process. The paper discusses the CAD-based ergonomic analysis programs that allow researchers to create accurate 3-D human models that measure the impact of ergonomics on the safety and reliability of products, equipment and facilities. The paper includes graphs, tables and illustrations.
Outline:
Chapter I: Introduction
Chapter II: Review of Related Literature
Chapter III:Methodology
Chapter IV: Results
Chapter V: Discussion
Chapter VI: Conclusion
Chapter VII: Recommendations
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"Aircraft accidents that lead to loss of lives receive the highest level of attention in the aviation industry. There are many different causes for aircraft accidents that occur on an everyday basis in the aviation industry, which range from pilot errors to mechanical challenges. Some of those errors are minor, but others can have devastating effects. Pilot errors can be minimized by utilizing adequate tools and various analyses. Human factors are one of the methods that would improve safety. The term "human factors" has grown drastically, and has become more popular as the commercial aviation industry realized that human errors underlies most aviation accidents and incidents, rather than mechanical failure (Greaber 1999)."
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E-Business at Dell Computer Corporation, 2007.
An analysis of the success of Dell Computer Corporation's unique direct selling model combined with build-to-order manufacturing.
2,751 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 110.95
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This paper discusses Dell Computer Corporation's vision statement and its mission statement. It describes its unique competitive differentiators and its go-to-market strategies on serving customers through their direct selling model. The paper describes how Dell's unique direct selling model combined with build-to-order manufacturing has made the company so successful in the market.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Dell's E-Business Analytics Strategy: Foundation for Product Customization
Best Practices in e-business: All about Integration The End Game: Dell's Mass Customization Strategy Conclusion: Analysis and Recommendations of Dell's E-Business Strategies
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"- Only after all the integrations are in place, and the state engines created to specifically track the performance of these systems in synchronization with one another should Dell attempt to re-design their website front-end. What is immediately clear from evaluating their website however is that the approach to managing product selections that invoke a rules-based model needs to be changed to be much more efficient,. Dell needs to move away from a rules-based model driving their site to a constraint engine that is faster, more accurate and does not take so long to react to a specific products' definition."
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The Effects of the Internet, 2007.
This paper explores how the Internet changes individual and communal relationships.
3,151 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 123.95
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This paper reveals that far from the utopian vision of a massive sharing of intellectual insights, the Internet has become balkanized and fragmented, which has led to a marked reduction in collaboration on research and discoveries. The paper also explains that the rise in the corporate use of the Internet has driven up the need to validate someone within any online community, leading to the decrease of trust. The paper discusses the novel "1984" by George Orwell that defines a totalitarian state, dominated by excessive monitoring and control of its citizens. The paper applies this to today's pervasive use of monitoring technologies.
Outline:
Introduction
The Internet's Balkanization and the Quantification of Trust
Quantification of trust
Orwellian Monitoring Strategies in the 21st Century
Conclusion
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"As the most ubiquitous, debated and increasingly relied on communication medium ever, the Internet has significantly influenced and impacted the lives of literally millions of people globally. The value judgment of whether the Internet has unified versus fragmented or balkanized communities is a subject of far-ranging debate. The one truth beginning to emerge however that is the Internet has increasingly become a medium that invites the creation of one's own unique voice and perspective being instantly available to millions of others. The meteoric rise of blogs, and with them, the influence of all forms of Consumer Generated Media (CGM) is evidence of how individuals are seeking out their own unique identity online. It is debatable however if these many forms of free speech are leading to more fluid movement of intellectual discoveries, insights and documents."
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Telecommuting, 2007.
This paper explores the merits of a telecommuting initiative in the U.S. Department of Veterans.
2,282 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 94.95
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The paper discusses the benefits identified from the use of telecommuting, that include productivity gains, reduced turnover and less traffic congestion. The paper examines these issues as they relate to the U.S. workforce and employers in general and the Department of Veterans Affairs in particular. The paper illustrates the potential benefits telecommuting offers for the Department of Veterans Affairs and provides recommendations for implementation of the telecommuting initiative.
Outline:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
Recommendations
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"The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a long and proud legacy based on President Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address to "care for him who shall have borne the battle, his widow and his orphan." To accomplish this mission has required innovative thinking and approaches to the delivery of healthcare services and the introduction of more efficient administrative procedures to address the increasingly complex nature of the VA's mission in the 21st century. One initiative that has proven effective in both the public and private sector in recent years in this regard is telecommuting, or a working arrangement wherein employees work part- or full-time from their homes using existing online communications procedures. Moreover, the infrastructure to immediately integrate telecommuting into the VA's existing employment alternatives is already in place at the VA and the costs of implementation are felt to be very modest compared to the major benefits that can be achieved through this initiative."
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Benefits & Costs of Globalization, 2007.
This paper examines the benefits and costs of globalization.
1,455 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in the past few decades, rapid advancements in technology have emerged, boasting new levels of global interconnectedness. The writer points out that this globalization has sparked a revolution in information technology, dramatically and irreversibly changing both society and civilization. Globalization has brought about numerous benefits, such as the availability of information to anyone in the entire world, for a small fee. However, the writer maintains that this global interconnectedness has not come without high costs to society; it has widened the gap between the information-rich and the information-deprived. The writer discusses that it has brought about growing disparities in income, health care facilities and other measures of well being. The writer argues that globalization has come to symbolize a threat for underdeveloped nations, while economically advantaged nations have already benefited from it in ways previously thought unimaginable. This paper analyzes both the benefits and costs of globalization, and concludes with a few of the writer's own thoughts on the issue.
Outline:
Introduction
Benefits of Globalization
Costs of Globalization
Conclusion
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"Globalization has revealed many important benefits to society; for example, it has changed ideas about democracy, and global political movements have led to debt relief for poorer countries. Theorists have stated that globalization has helped hundreds of millions of people attain higher standards of living, beyond what they though imaginable a short while ago. The globalization of the economy has benefited countries that took advantage of it by seeking new markets for their exports and welcoming foreign investment. Furthermore, countries that have benefited the most have been those that took charge of their own destiny and recognized the role government can play in development rather than relying on the notion of a self-regulated market that would fix its own problems. In addition, many of the benefits of globalization come from the Internet, which has come to serve as a bridge between cultures and countries. The Internet is open to all at relatively low prices, and as a result, even some of the poorest countries have some access to the Internet."
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Augmentative and Alternative Communications Systems, 2007.
This paper discusses the benefits of augmentative and alternative communications (AAC) systems.
1,337 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 59.95
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The paper discusses how augmentative and alternative communications systems have dramatically impacted and enhanced the ability of impaired individuals to function and communicate. The paper describes how these systems replace or augment speech by use of gesture and body language, manual signs, handwriting and communication aids. The paper relates the history and development of AAC systems and focuses on the ways they help those children who cannot verbally communicate.
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"Although the majority of individuals take their ability to verbally communicate for granted, this is a disability that millions of individuals suffer from. Individuals with severe communication disorders do not have the luxury of being able to clearly and succinctly communicate with others through speech. This problem has been a persistent one within society and that has only recently been greatly helped by the creation of tools for those with communication disorders."
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Java Technology: Eclipse, 2007.
A step-by-step tutorial on how to install and use the Eclipse platform to create basic Java applications.
2,122 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 89.95
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The paper relates that Eclipse is an open-source integrated development environment (IDE) developed by IBM for Java, which is primarily used to create Java applications with special emphasis on the user interface. The paper guides the user on how to install and use the Eclipse platform to create basic Java applications. This includes procedures on where to get the application, how to determine the system requirements and how to use Eclipse for simple Java programming tasks. The paper explains that although Eclipse is a multi-platform application that can run on Windows, Linux and Mac OS, this paper focuses on usage with the Windows operating system.
Outline:
Introduction
System Requirements
Installing the Application
Creating an Eclipse Project
Exporting a Java Application
Importing a Java Application
Creating a Graphical Application
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"Eclipse is an open-source IDE (integrated development environment) developed by IBM for Java. It is primarily used to create Java applications with special emphasis on the user interface. Using Eclipse, developers can have a user-friendly interface for coding, a WYSIWYG (what-you-see-is-what-you-get) panel where the actual screen output can be seen, and a fully functional debugger. Although it is possible to create Java applications from scratch using any text editor, Eclipse can make a programmer's life much easier. Designing user interface becomes a breeze, syntax checking is done automatically, and monitoring program execution through the debugger makes it faster to troubleshoot erring applications."
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The Printing Industry's Challenges, 2007.
This paper researches the major challenges facing managers of UK commercial lithographic print companies.
5,108 words (approx. 20.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 172.95
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This paper reviews literature relating to the issues faced by the printing industry in the UK, focusing on small and medium-size enterprizes (SMEs), in particular. The paper discusses the main challenge of technology and e-business services by showing how the drivers of this industry are e-business applications. The paper looks at how companies must prepare their employees with ICT skills training and employ ICT marketing tools that enable knowledge, information sharing, communication and integration with customers in today's highly networked and digitalized market.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
New Tools in the Printing Industry
Policy Implications
Discussion
Conclusion
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"Today's traditional lithographic print industry, specifically firms that are SMEs are facing new challenges, structural change and implementation of new system processes that must be accounted into the firms' future if the firm expects to compete in today's highly digitalized, networked business world. It was written by Horton (1997) in the work entitled: "The Death of Print - The Global, Digital and Virtual Onslaught on the Traditional Print Industry" that: "the traditional print industry - composed of noisy press, messy inks, hundreds of thousand of impressions, highly skilled craftsmen, and a fearsome independence, is merging with other possible versions of a print business - the computer output business, the design service business, the digital print business, the electronic communication business, the global information business, and the customized service business. As a result the print industry is undergoing a slow and often painful revolution, which will take it into the 21st century just as a part of the global information and communication industry." (Ibid)"
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Technology in the Classroom, 2007.
This paper discusses the benefits and drawbacks of computers in the classroom.
1,924 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 82.95
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This paper argues that computers should be an aid to learning, but must not be an end in themselves. The paper discusses how they can be very helpful in preparing children for an adult world where technology is only growing in importance, but posits that they must be used only in a way that they actually help children to learn. The paper stresses that computers are incapable of solving a child's problems at home or with friends and peers. The paper concludes that computers can be a powerful tool in the classroom, but they are not replacements for meaningful human instruction and assistance.
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"Teaching has changed dramatically in recent years. Gone are the days when teaching consisted solely of writing on the blackboard and reading from textbooks. Today, technology regularly interposes itself between teachers and their students. Computers have invaded the classroom. Pupils complete many of their lessons on computers. They perform research on the Internet. When it comes to learning, many young people appear to rely as much on the computer as on their real-life instructors. But are all of these changes necessarily beneficial?"
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Computers in the School System, 2007.
A research proposal to examine how computers can enhance special education in the New York City public school system.
2,807 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 112.95
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In this research proposal, the writer notes that computer technology is becoming more widely used in American classrooms today as a means of supporting instruction in the K-12 classroom. The writer maintains that studies have shown that many K-12 teachers do not possess the requisite background and understanding of how these technologies can or should be used, with the result that even when computers are present in the classroom, they may not be used to their maximum effect. To help better understand the challenges and constraints facing K-12 teachers in general and teachers of special needs students in the New York City public schools in particular, this study provides a series of case studies and a critical review of the peer-reviewed and scholarly literature. The writer discusses whether computers can be used to supplement and improve education. The writer then examines the
advantages and disadvantages of using computers to supplement and improve education. Further, the writer discusses whether technology will promote or hamper students with learning disorders and special needs. The writer concludes that the focus of the research remains on identifying what techniques have been proven to work and determining what has not to develop a best practices approach to using computers to help special needs students achieve improved academic outcomes.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Significance of Study
Rationale of the Study
Research Questions
Preliminary Review of Related Literature
Methodology
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"While the use of computers in American society in general and in the public schools in particular has increased in recent years, many of these resources remained underutilized or used inappropriately. For example, researchers have determined that just 25 percent of secondary English teachers, 17 percent of science teachers, 13 percent of social studies teachers, and just 11 percent of math teachers make weekly use of computers in their classrooms. Moreover, even in those instances where computers are used routinely in the classroom, they are not used as the type of tool that can help students better understand sophisticated concepts or visualize concepts in a new ways; instead, the majority of teachers and students currently use technology and more specifically drill-and-practice tools and application software, to automate previous instructional practices."
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Cyber-Terrorism, 2007.
An overview and analysis of the threat posed by cyber-terrorism.
2,627 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 106.95
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This paper examines how computers can be used as tools by terrorists and how terrorists can target computers and computer networks in acts of terrorism. The paper contends that the information technology revolution has made both public and private sector computer systems and networks more vulnerable to attacks. It also asserts that the increased dependence on computer systems also makes cyber-terrorism a more menacing threat.
Outline:
Introduction
Cyber-Terrorism
The Threat posed by Cyber-Terrorism
Devastating Potential Consequences of Cyber-Terrorism in the Wake of the Information Technology Revolution
Securing the Nation Against Cyber-Terrorism
Conclusion
From the Paper
"According to Theofrastous (2003) the conventional threats associated with attacks to America's IT infrastructure are well-known. However, there are now more sophisticated threats that involve the attacking of the IT infrastructure using unconventional means (Theofrastous 2003). The author points out that from an e-commerce standpoint, the new IT structure involves both business to consumer and business to business contexts (Theofrastous 2003). These contexts have encouraged the establishment of standardization in several important areas including the authentication of electronic transaction and antifraud measures (Theofrastous 2003). "
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Direct Marketing, 2007.
This paper compares the the use of the Internet email versus snail mail in direct marketing.
3,640 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 20 sources, APA, AU$ 136.95
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This paper relates that, although a number of marketers believe that email direct marketing campaigns are preferable to the use of snail mail, other critics suggest that snail mail marketing has a better return on investment (ROI) in terms of customer response and perceived legitimacy of the marketing process. The author points out that adventurous and technology sophisticated marketing methods, such as video and mobile marketing and the ability to organize and keep track of customer marketing responses, are advantages of the computer and the Internet. This paper concludes that email direct marketing should be used to keep in touch with clients and prospects who the marketer already knows; however, for unknown people, snail mail is more appropriate. The paper includes many quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Overview
Research Objectives
Importance of Topic
A Comparison between Email and Snail Mail
Snail Mail: Pros and Cons
Demographics
Summation and Assessment
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"The subject of direct marketing in the age of the Internet has assumed a predominant position in discussions of business advancement and marketing development. The advent of email as a means of advertising and marketing has challenged many traditional modes and means of marketing and has created new avenues for the advancement in the direct marketing field. At the same time, email marketing is also subject to various problems which, when studied in context, affect the future of marketing in general. One of these aspects, namely spam mail, will be discussed in more detail below."
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Distance Education for Older Students, 2007.
This paper aims to investigate the interest in distance education of those born between 1946 and 1964.
2,127 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 89.95
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The paper reviews research that explores the interest of individuals, born between 1946 and 1964, in distance education courses and other e-learning instructional venues. The paper provides a literature review and explains that this research expects findings to show how demand for education via distance education is increasing for older students.
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Objective
Research Questions
Aims of the Study
Significance of the Study
Literature Review
Summary of Literature Review
Expected Outcomes and Importance
Methodology
Study Schedule
Population & Sampling
From the Paper
"The work entitled: Libraries, Lifelong Learning and the Land of the Adult" states that it has been reported that the "biggest growth industry of the 20th century is education" (PNLA Quarterly, 1999). It is additionally stated that the reference to "Era of the Adult" of Best and Eberhardt (1998) is used to provide a description of the baby boomers who are large part of the population and 'who will require adult education not only to improve basic skills or to receive job training, but also to help face a future that is more volatile, competitive and complex than ever before" (PNLA Quarterly, 1999). Distance education may be provided to students through technology-electronic databases and full-text databases available from remote sites, document delivery via fax or e-mail, electronic reserves. (Sloan, 1998 in PNLA Quarterly, 1999)"
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Computer Security, 2007.
This paper evaluates computer security as it relates to Department of Defense (DOD) laws.
1,796 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 77.95
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The paper discusses how our society is dependent on information technology as it relates to the economy, our defenses and our government and it is these technologies that also make the country more vulnerable. The paper examines Department of Defense (DOD) Laws and discusses the Computer Security Act, as well as the laws built upon this act. The paper looks at the Patriot Act, which many believe has played a role in making the nation more secure by allowing certain surveillance of electronic communications.
Outline:
Introduction
Securing Computer Systems: Computer Security Act of 1987
Federal Information Security Act of 2002
The Patriot Act
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Computer Security has long been a concern for the society in which we live. Businesses, education systems, and governmental agencies all rely on computers for day-to-day operations (Bielski, 2005). Indeed as a society we are extremely dependent upon information technology as it relates to the economy, our defenses and our government. Although these technologies assist in ensuring that many functions in our nation run smoothly, these technologies also make the country more vulnerable. The technology that is available to us today through networks and the internet has made the economy and the society extremely global."
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The IT Industry, 2007.
An analysis of the information technology industry and its growth in the business and individual sectors.
893 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 42.95
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This paper discusses the rapid growth and development of the information technology (IT) industry. The paper also discusses how information technology is now being used to manage and organize individuals. The paper then analyzes and describes Michael Porter's Five Forces Model and how it is used to assess the IT market for organizations.
From the Paper
"This is true of small companies, but also true of larger companies such as IBM. Just because IBM is a very large company and it seems to have a huge market share, this does not mean that the company is immune to competition and other issues that could damage its reputation, market share, and profits. IBM must use the five forces model or another model that it feels would work better for its specific situation in order to ensure that it is still performing well. Another good idea would be to perform a SWOT analysis so that the company is completely aware of the threats and other concerns that it is facing, now and in the future."
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