Shannon index

Today’s modernizing world would not be possible without the use of globalization as it virtually improves and reaches all aspects of life. Without the process of globalization many essential products, goods and services would not be available on the market, due to trade barriers. Globalization consists of interactions between trading countries to promote free trade worldwide and allows businesses to operate in innovated ways. This paper will focus on the effects globalization has on the…

Given that inequality can be measured on different scales- not only across but also within countries- what are the implications for how we define and measure development? Answer using both theory and examples The 20th and 21st Century has seen remarkable developments in geography, perhaps most notably around development. As with many topics within the subject, development involves a myriad of complexities and its definition varies temporally and spatially (Willis, 2014). As Fraser (2010) notes,…

1. Spatial patterns apparent on my apparel manufacturing map is the proximity between the majority of the countries. Eight of the ten countries my clothes were made in were manufactured in the eastern hemisphere. While these countries import clothes into North America, a core region, none of the countries exporting my clothes are well developed. Countries such as China, Mexico, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam are considered Semi peripheral regions. Semi peripheral regions are countries who are…

Rosenfield’s article A. "Maternal Mortality – A Neglected Tragedy Where Is the M in MCH?" (1985) disputes that physicians are neglectful of their roles in regards to maternal health issues. He notes instead of facing the facts, obstetricians are swirling around the problem that women are dying due to maternal mortality, even though this cause of death for women could be prevented. Overall I feel through Rosenfield’s work it should be suggested that more policy makers, health professionals, and…

government of Cuba tried their best to ensure the social satiability, mean while, the hight life expectancy and the high education index were clearly display the positive talent of Cuba government. On the other hand, the aggravate poverty keep impeding the development economy of Cuba, and erode the confidence…

Introduction: The global pandemic of diabetes mellitus (DM), which principally involves T2D is well recognized by World Health Organization (WHO) and affects the majority of adults in developed countries such as in North America, Japan and Europe[1]. The greatest increase in prevalence of DM is however expected to occur rapidly in developing and low or middle income countries in Asia and Africa toward the years 2030 and 2035, probably following the people's tendency for urbanization, changing…

Any student who takes an introductory biology class knows that humans create more waste than every other species combined. Much of this waste stems from our selfish over utilization of the resources found here on earth. Results of this can been seen during the BP oil spill scandal. However, waste production occurs even in beneficial establishments like hospitals. Waste is produced in hospitals in multiple areas, such as the cafeteria, used medical tools and toxic materials produced by operations…

have ISSN Print 0021-972X ISSN Online 1945-7197 Printed in U.S.A. Copyright © 2013 by The Endocrine Society Received May 13, 2013. Accepted October 9, 2013. First Published Online October 23, 2013 Abbreviations: AT, adipose tissue; BMI, body mass index; CTRP3, C1q complement/TNFrelated…

In Africa about one billion people don't have the resources a person should have in their daily lives. About 2,500 children die at a daily basis because of the lack of resources. All around the world, countries suffer from a problem that is huge in their country and others don't pay attention to. All over Africa families suffer daily from contaminated water in their country. When finding the solution to contaminated water in Africa there is many solutions but, most of the time they aren't…

If you’re in the market for a new mattress, you’ll need to know a few things about mattress dimensions before you buy. There are several sizes to choose from and you’ll need to find the best fit for both your living space and your own measurements. For this, you’ll need to do a little research. If you live by yourself and live in a small space such as a studio apartment or one-bedroom apartment, a twin mattress may be your best bet. A twin mattress is 39 inches wide and 75 inches long. If…