technology continuously emerges and develops, the challenges faced by many businesses in different industries similarly increases. Before, business competitions focus on marketing strategies to attract customers and clients. This includes print advertisements, television and radio advertisements. Every business deal has to be transacted manually. In this way of doing business, there are not much channels to use to be able to make or maintain a business' success. Time and devotion to thinking of marketing strategies that can be effective in gaining customers and clients are the major tools in competing with other businesses, all of which usually involves manual process of doing business such as performing business travels and lots of business meetings. This is especially true in the industry of product manufacturing and selling.
However, in the emergence and continuous development of advanced technology, there have been rapid changes in the way business is done. Everything seems to change…...

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Summers, B. 2000. Central Banking and the Information Technology Revolution:

Challenges and Opportunities.

Billing and Coding Tech
Technological developments within society in general has caused many changes in how society operates and solves its problems. The healthcare field is no exception and has utilized some of these improvements. The purpose of this essay is to describe and highlight some of these developments within this field . Specifically this essay will present information that describes how medical billing and coding practices have implemented technology in order to improve effectiveness. The essay will first present problems within medical and billing practices and then highlight ideas on how they may be improved and further developed to help eliminate unnecessary actions and focus on the healing process itself.

Current Problems

White (2010) highlighted some important problems that many are experiencing within medical and billing processes. She noted " billing mistakes can cost your practice money, frustrate your patients and even put your relationship with insurance providers at risk; however, the…...

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White, R. (2010). 3 Most Common Billing Mistakes. MedPro Solutions. 18 Aug, 2010. Retrieved from   Mistakeshttp://www.medpronow.com/blog/bid/45187/3-Most-Common-Billing -

Technology and Warfare
World War I demonstrated a lucid transformation in how wars were fought. One of the most obvious technological developments of this time manifested via the weaponry used. Tanks and machine guns had a tremendous impact on the way that soldiers engaged in warfare and influenced what it meant to be a soldier. Mass production and the development of flying machines also had a grave impact on modern warfare and the speed at which weapons and vehicles could be made and replaced.
So much of World War I is connected to trench warfare: armies on all sides created trenches on the perimeter of the western front, starting from the body of water that divides southern England and northern France to Switzerland. These trenches were enforced with barbed wire and stations for machine guns. Trench warfare was directly responsible for how long the war went on, because it easily created a…...

Business Organizations," describe how recent technological developments are impacting the organizational structure of a 'software house'.
The internal organizational structure of a business is one of the key elements in predicting if a new, particular venture made by the business will succeed or fail. However, in the computer software industry, another key component is thrown into the mix and the friction between the internal workings of an organization and the external business environment. Computer software is one of the most volatile markets because of the rapid nature of technological development and change. What was previously a necessity for computer consumers can rapidly be rendered obsolete by shifts in technological development. Conversely, an effective new technology or software might not 'catch on' because it is incompatible with all currently existing popular hardware systems used in many businesses and schools. Furthermore, individuals outside the immediate software industry may be resistant to changing…...

David Pogue's column, entitled, "Fisher's Tiny New Camcorder," introduces a new product brand that markets video recorders sans the conventional video tapes. This new technology, called the "tapeless camcorders," functions both as a video recorder and as digital camera. Tapeless camcorders, in order to record images and videos, use memory cards that are capable of storing data for a few minutes (Panasonic brands can record up to 10 minutes of video). Pogue addresses both the advantages and disadvantages of tapeless camcorders. Indeed, tapeless camcorders are revolutionary in that it provides camcorder users and consumers with lightweight and easy-to-handle video recording devices. Furthermore, it is easier to manipulate than video recorders that uses tapes, primarily because takes a while to rewind or forward certain images in the video, unlike memory cards, which enables users to select among the images available in the video footage. Pitfalls that Pogue mentions about the…...

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Croal, N. And J. Adams. January 5, 2004. "Soon, a (Nearly) Free Way to Phone Home." Newsweek, Vol. 143, No. 1. p. 6.

Pogue, D. January 22, 2004. "Fisher's Tiny New Camcorder." New York Times Online Edition. Available at: www.nytimes.com.

____. January 29, 2004. "Prestige or Pixels?" New York Times Online Edition. Available at: www.nytimes.com.

This were then replaced with larger big band orchestras as technology allowed such large groups to be clearly recorded, "As the swing era began, shorts were made of many of the top orchestras," (Yanow 2). Big band orchestras began showing up in all the major Hollywood productions. They featured pre-recorded songs where the musicians lip singed. It is interesting to have such a crucial period on film. The Swing Era "was fortunately captured for feature films and short subjects at the time it was all happening," (Behlmer 1). Big bands became incredibly popular in feature films during the 1930s and 40s. Benny Goodman, "The King of Swing," had a movie- Hollywood Hotel in 1937 "the full orchestra plays an abbreviated version of that quintessential Swing Era arrangement of 'Sing, Sing, Sing' in the film," (Behlmer 1). From big Hollywood productions came popularity on the small screen. As televisions became the…...

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Works Cited

Behlmer, Rudy. "Big Bands in the Movies." Turner Classic Movies. 2009. Retrieved 16 Nov 2009 at  http://www.tcm.com/thismonth/article/?cid=199314 

Gridley, Mark C. Jazz Styles: History and Analysis. 9th ed. Prentice Hall. 2006.

History Link, "The Jazz Singer, the First Successful Feature Film with Sound, Debuts in Seattle at the Blue Mouse on December 30, 1927." The Free Online Encyclopedia. Retrieved 15 Nov 2009 at  http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=2485 

Schoenherr, Steven E. "Recording Technology History." San Diego University. 2005. Retrieved 16 Nov 2009 at http://history.sandiego.edu/GEN/recording/notes.html#origins

For example, recent innovations in knowledge management systems software has been praised because it enables users to do more than search for information and store and provide access data. Knowledge management software is a tool of empowerment because it allows users "to create and share expert profiles and submit questions to be answered by the pros. Knowledge management systems have to be continually updated. Expertise management software is inherently dynamic, and it puts the burden on the software -- not the user -- to sort through information and determine its value, and its author's merit as an expert. And because most expertise management systems point to content rather than store it, it requirements are minimal" and more cost-efficient (Kaplan- Leiserson, 2008, p.1). To deploy the value of such a new type of software, however, a manger must not simply say to him or herself: 'a less costly and more…...

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Works Cited

Bort, Julie. "10 Tips for Technology Management." CIO Magazine. May 7, 2007.  http://www.cio.com/article/108057/_Tips_for_Technology_Management?page=1 

Brau, James C. "

Supply-chain management important." Desert News. Mar 9, 2008.

FindArticles.com. 26 Jul. 2008.  http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_20080309/ai_n24918020

Technological Fix and natomical Body
19th and 20th Century Surgical Fixes

During the 1800s, surgery had become a common medical procedure due to the discovery of anesthesia which was used in reducing pain during surgery.[footnoteRef:1] In addition, technological fixes were in place for correcting medical conditions such as the removal of tumors. During this period, medical practitioners were able to describe the locations of structures in relation to other structures in the body which ensured they knew the organ's positions and could conduct surgery of various body parts easily. [1: Porter, R. (1999). The Greatest Benefit to Mankind: Medical History of Humanity from ntiquity to the Present. Fontana Press.]

Following the in-depth understanding of human anatomy and use of antiseptics as well as anesthesia, towards the end of the 19th century, surgeons started performing new types of surgery including dissection of the abdomen, brain, and spinal cord.[footnoteRef:2] In line with this, by…...

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Additionally, the patient's illness was an exaggeration by the doctor according to critics. The statements by the doctors were inaccurate since the patient was constantly agitated, cried a lot, and never cooperated in anything her sister did for her. Besides, the patient had had three-week admission in a private sanitarium and medication from other medics which never helped her. Besides, she protested medical exams always refusing to undergo intelligence tests.

"Examination disclosed a well-nourished woman, about 60 years old, with the classical mien of agitated depression. The tissues were flabby, and there were enormous circles below the eyes. 'There was no significant alteration in the neurologic examination; the retinal arteries showed a mild degree of sclerosis; the blood pressure was 222/128 and the heart was somewhat enlarged. Quite frequently she snorted and cleared her throat with a loud noise (a phenomenon observed in at least three other patients of this series). The hands were warm and dry, and the agitation seemed to be rather superficial"[footnoteRef:6]. [6: Ogren, K, and M. Sandlund. "Psychosurgery in Sweden 1944-1964." Journal of the History of the Neurosciences, 14 (4), 2005: 353-367.]

Dr. Freeman's invasive surgery method made the procedure risky, bringing about several side effects. This surgical intervention was ultimately banned since it never treated the condition and with the discovery of better medications led to its decline[footnoteRef:7] while new methods of treating mental illness are present at present, frontal lobotomy should not be disregarded since during this time, it was the only treatment methods available. [7: ibid]

Technological Globalization Methodology
IT as it Links to Corporate Strategy

IT is essentially at the very heart of new and innovative business strategy. With such rapid advancements in technology continuing to unfold, it is crucial that IT be at the center of development and design for any organization, especially ones entering new global market environments as businesses continue to expand internationally. IT departments help keep organizations at the forefront of corporate strategy (Arora et al., 2004). As such, "information technology is playing its significant role in the betterment of organizations" (Ahmed et al., 2012). It is strengthening corporate strategy on a global scale. Technology is thus helping drive new and innovative strategies for expanding market environments. In their research, Ahmed et al. (2012) found that "global vision is positively correlated with IT" and "IT and global corporate strategy are positively correlated" as well. This ultimately suggests that innovative IT departments will facilitate…...

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Ahmed, Irfran, Qadri, Akmal S., Shazad, Rana K., & Khiliji, Bashir A. (2011). Information Technology: Its Impact on Global Management. World Applied Sciences Journal, 12(7): 1100-1106.

Arora, Ashish, Fosfuri, Andrea, & Gambradella, Alfonso. (2004). Markets for Technology: The Economics of Innovation and Corporate Strategy. MIT Press.

Bijker, W.E., Hughes, T.P., Pinch, T., & Douglas, D.G. (2012). The Social Construction of Technological Systems: New Directions in the Sociology and History of Technology. MIT press.

Cano, Cynthia R., Carrillat, Francois A., & Jaramillo, Fernando. (2004). A Meta-Analysis of the Relationship Between Market Orientation and Business Performance: Evidence from Five Continents. International Journal of Research Marketing, 21(2): 179-200.

Technological Convergence in Various Mediums
In the current era, which can be referred to as the Digital Age, the use of technology in our lives for every little purpose has become inevitable. Considering that, in almost every aspect of modern day communication, technology has become an integral part for the world to communicate. The advancements in the fields of digital communications in the past century have witnessed everyone around the globe to have come closer to each other, quickly and effectively. Since the time when the telephone was first invented, communications technology has progressed drastically and has come down a very long way.

Today, we live in a convergent world where there is continuous reforming of all methods of communication and information to adapt to the enduring demand of technologies. The use of gadgets and gizmos like cellular phones, laptops and wireless internet is very common and every day more and more…...

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Daniel Ionescu, P. (2010, June 25th). Apple Responds to iPhone 4 Antenna Problem. Retrieved January 9th, 2012, from PcWorld:  http://www.pcworld.com/article/199853/apple_responds_to_iphone_4_antenna_problem.html 

IFPI: 95% of Music Downloads are Pirated. (2009, January 15th). Retrieved January 9th, 2012, from DigitalMusicReviews:  http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/stories/011509ifpi 

Mark Hachman, S.S. (2010, June 24th). Apple iPhone 4 Antenna Problems Confirmed via Tests. Retrieved January 9th, 2012, from PcMag:  http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2365650,00.asp 

Turner, S.C. (2005). The Media and Communications in Australia. Sydney: Allen & Unwin.

The cable modem is also being considered a hub for Voice-over-IP (VoIP) as well. The cable model could in fact become the new platform of digital content delivered into the home (Fowler, 2006).
Creating Synergy

Inherent in any approach to creating technological convergence is the need for creating enough agility and flexibility in the design to support the multiplicity of needs customers have (Bores, Saurina, Torres, 2003). This has to be accomplished while sneering a high degree of integration and connectivity across all the associated technologies in the new product. This is apparent in how rapidly smartphones are gaining adoption, as the integration of digital content, voice technologies and enhanced screens are making smartphones grow exceptionally fast compared to other technologies today (uan, Gopinath, 2010). The creating of synergies has to be based on a tight integration of these factors together to ensure the highest levels of usability and reliability in…...

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References

C Bores, C Saurina, & R. Torres. (2003). Technological convergence: A strategic perspective. Technovation, 23(1), 1-13.

Gavin Cameron, James Proudman, & Stephen Redding. (2005). Technological convergence, R&D, trade and productivity growth. European Economic Review, 49(3), 775-807.

Carlisle George, & Navin Chandak. (2006). Issues and challenges in securing interoperability of DRM systems in the digital music market. International Review of Law, Computers & Technology, 20(3), 271.

Dennis Fowler. (2006). it's called convergence, baby. NetWorker, 10(1), 5-9.

Education is being revolutionized by the use of tablet PCs and smart devices as well. The iPad is now considered by many college and university students as the preferred approach to getting their textbooks delivered as well (Weisberg, 188). Thankfully the day is soon coming when all textbooks will be delivered electronically to the device of a student's choice, whether it is an Amazon e-reader like the Kindle or Fire, or to an Apple iPad, iPad2 or subsequent generation of tablet PCs they are planning today. Instead of having to have a backpack stuffed with 50 lbs. Of books all that will be needed is a folder and a slim line iPad or Kindle to carry all textbooks from class to class. Universities continue to experiment with teaching courses entirely on iPads with Georgia State University's obinson College of Business and Hult International Business School distributing entire course material including…...

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Tim Bradshaw. "iPad takes over as the lecture hall aid of choice. " Financial Times 14 Mar. 2011,

Castelluccio, M.. "The Tablet at Work. " Strategic Finance 92.5 (2010): 59-60.

Geyer, M., and F. Felske. "Consumer Toy or Corporate Tool: The iPad Enters the Workplace. " Interactions 18.4 (2011): 45.

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lassroom chat sessions and emails through rudimentary programs could be used to promote proper digital etiquette, just as letter-writing basics (which are now essentially obsolete in many cases) used to be taught. Other programs exist for assistance in mathematics at all levels, and the ability to have interactive visual representations of abstract concepts is priceless.
The transfer of knowledge from existing to newer technologies (3a) will probably be one of the most difficult recommendations to uphold in the classroom on a regular basis (NETS 2008). This would require the instructor to maintain a current knowledge of technological availability and advancement to a higher degree than would be possible while also maintaining traditional learning goals, lesson plan development, etc. While it is important for instructors to remain generally abreast of technological advancements, especially as they become available at the specific institution where the instructor teaches, this should not and cannot become…...

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Computers can be used to achieve both of these ends and much more in first grade education. Utilizing computer drawing programs for some projects has the purely pragmatic benefits of saving on materials costs, and also allows the student a great deal of freedom in the design and execution of the project. At the same time, these programs help to build fine motor coordination and introduce students to the tasks of reading icons and navigating through a basic computer program that demands constant user input. Classroom chat sessions and emails through rudimentary programs could be used to promote proper digital etiquette, just as letter-writing basics (which are now essentially obsolete in many cases) used to be taught. Other programs exist for assistance in mathematics at all levels, and the ability to have interactive visual representations of abstract concepts is priceless.

The transfer of knowledge from existing to newer technologies (3a) will probably be one of the most difficult recommendations to uphold in the classroom on a regular basis (NETS 2008). This would require the instructor to maintain a current knowledge of technological availability and advancement to a higher degree than would be possible while also maintaining traditional learning goals, lesson plan development, etc. While it is important for instructors to remain generally abreast of technological advancements, especially as they become available at the specific institution where the instructor teaches, this should not and cannot become the primary task of teachers. Especially in the lower grade levels, simple knowledge of software interfaces should be sufficient for instructors and students.

That being said, I believe first graders are not as prepared for reading as they perhaps should be in the computer age. Making decisions in even the most basic computer programs demands a grasp of symbolic language, and usually of written text. Recognizing words as well as computer icons are important skills for children at this grade level that they may be deficient in.

From the first generations of this technology to its current iteration, latent semantic indexing is proving valuable for tying together seemingly unrelated events through the use of linguistic modeling and probability theory. Determining the scope, relative urgency or lack thereof, and the potential threat internationally all can be ascertained through the parsing of unstructured content obtained from surveillance. Using this technology it is going to be possible to outsmart terrorists before they strike, replicating their knowledge network to an extent they themselves are not even aware of. In this respect, knowledge becomes a major deterrent by being able to understand how terrorists make decisions and thwart their actions before they can ever begin. Speed and closure of security strategies based on this level of knowledge is nearly impossible for an adversary to respond to, hence its potency for battling terrorism globally. Determining context and its role in defining linguistic modeling…...

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References

Michael Cooney "Prototype software sniffs out insider threats." Network World, February 25, 2008, 46.   (Accessed April 28, 2008).http://www.proquest.com 

Chris H.Q. Ding "A probabilistic model for Latent Semantic Indexing." Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology 56, no. 6 (April 1, 2005): 597-608.

Technological Globalization esults
Expanded Efficiency in Service of a Diversified Customer Base

IT plays a huge role in adapting corporate strategy in order to increase the efficiency and service towards a new, and more diversified consumer base. Essentially, "greater efficiency can be achieved by dividing the overall problem-solving effort into tasks, showing maximal interaction" with the new market environment (Arora et al., 2004). IT must take over and assign esearch and Development tasks accordingly to better understand the market. Through comprehensive investigation of new markets, IT can then provide the most successful strategies to go after the primary characteristics of the chosen market demographic. IT strategies that are proven successful can then serve as a model for other firms. Here, "the idea is that &D investments by a firm spill over into other firms, thereby increasing the productivity of &D in other firms, or directly improving efficiency and productivity in other firms"…...

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References

Arora, Ashish, Fosfuri, Andrea, & Gambradella, Alfonso. (2004). Markets for Technology: The Economics of Innovation and Corporate Strategy. MIT Press.

Bijker, W.E., Hughes, T.P., Pinch, T., & Douglas, D.G. (2012). The Social Construction of Technological Systems: New Directions in the Sociology and History of Technology. MIT press.

Yunker, J. (2002). Beyond borders: Web globalization strategies. New Riders.

When referring to historical events, the terms "modern" and "contemporary" have distinct meanings and implications. The choice of title for a historical event can vary depending on the time period it falls within and the perspective of the historian.

Modern History

Modern history generally encompasses the period from the late 15th century to the late 18th century, characterized by significant social, political, and technological developments. Events within this era are typically titled to reflect the broader historical context and the major themes or goals of the period.

For instance, the "Age of Exploration" (15th-17th centuries) highlights the period of European maritime discoveries and....

Reaction Paper: Fintech Regulation in Africa

Introduction

The rapid growth of financial technology (Fintech) in Africa has transformed the financial landscape and brought financial services to previously underserved populations. However, the lack of a comprehensive regulatory framework poses challenges to the industry's sustainable development. The Alliance for Financial Inclusion's article, "Creating an Enabling FinTech Ecosystems: The Role of Regulators," provides insights into the role of regulators in fostering an enabling environment for Fintech in Africa.

The Importance of Regulation

Effective regulation is crucial for the growth and stability of the Fintech industry. It provides a framework for consumer protection, ensures market integrity, and prevents....

Introductory Science Essay Topics for Beginners

Biology

The Role of Photosynthesis in the Food Chain: Explore the fundamental process by which plants convert sunlight into energy and its critical importance for all life on Earth.
Evolution and Natural Selection: Examine the theory of evolution, including the mechanisms of genetic variation and how it drives the diversification of species.
The Human Body and Homeostasis: Investigate the complex systems and processes that maintain stability and balance within the human body.

Chemistry

The Structure and Properties of Matter: Describe the basic components of matter (atoms, elements, molecules) and their arrangements in solids, liquids, and gases.
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The archaeological evidence that sheds light on the mysterious origin of the Nok people mainly comes from the discovery of Nok terracotta figures and artifacts in the Jos Plateau region of central Nigeria. These terracotta figures are believed to be some of the oldest in sub-Saharan Africa, dating back to around 500 BC to AD 200.

The Nok terracotta figures depict a variety of human and animal figures, suggesting a complex and developed society. They were first discovered in 1928 by British archaeologist Bernard Fagg, and further excavations in the area have revealed evidence of a highly sophisticated culture that had....