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    our history. Without his speculation and theories on evolution, the way we look at evolution today may have been very misguided. Darwin created new ideas and theories that dramatically changed the way we see science today. His impact on the scientific community was both exciting yet controversial. Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England on February 12 in the year 1809. His parents were Susannah and Robert Darwin (BBC, 2015). While Darwin was growing up, he was encouraged by his father to

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    The role of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) in the scientific community is controversial, but recent findings suggest that it could be a promising aid in psychotherapy (Mithoefer et al., 2013). MDMA is a popular recreational drug that has both stimulant and hallucinogenic properties and is known to promote positive mood and enhanced overall sociability in users (Liechti et al., 2001). An overwhelming amount of past research on MDMA raises concerns about its neurotoxicity, but there is no

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    Community Oriented Policing

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    Community Oriented Policing In spite of the fact that the United States still exceeds many other industrialized nations in overall crime and violent crime, it has been effective in decreasing its crime rate, particularly during the 1990s. While some coalitions have attributed this positive development to changes in socio-demographic trends and rigid enforcement approaches, one coalition highlights the success of the community-oriented policing and problem-oriented policing in eradicating the root

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    within organizations, systems, or communities after initial implementation efforts or funding ended (Blasinsky, 2006). Medicine is a service oriented profession which requires professional attitudes and a sense of empathy and caring. Medical schools recognize the merits of creating community programs as students, and many schools have incorporated it into their curriculum (Loh et al., 2015). In medical school, students may create or participate in various community involvement projects that aim to

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    Essay On Shared Knowledge

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    Different types of knowledge influence us in different ways. The way in which knowledge affects an individual depends on the community of shared knowledge they belong to. Shared knowledge is the product of more than one individual, and further shared amongst all individuals in a given group. It is stated as something “We know.” Shared knowledge is objective and not static, as over time, it evolves due to new advancements in the method of enquiry. For example, in my IB Biology course, the subject

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    students who want to immerse themselves in genetics and genomics research. It emphasizes laboratory discovery, communication of knowledge, and professional growth. Students participate in an ongoing research program with the support of an experienced scientific mentor. They develop an independent project, implement their plan, analyze the data, and report the results. At the end of the summer, they present their findings to researchers, other students, and parents. One Program, Two Campuses The Summer

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    Running head: EFFECTS OF COMMUNITY ON PARENTING Sanchez | 2 The Effects of Community on Parenting Practices Christina Sanchez November 6th 2016 The definition of a community can vary by its ' culture and experiences. It is those differences that are the framework for what any given community regards as normal and appropriate when it pertains to parenting practices. These norms set the standards as to when and how parents should seek help from others as well. Parenting

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    of scientific study presents itself as 'objective ' and 'neutral ', yet is rife with gender bias, stereotyping and a severe lack of women/queer people in the field. This lack of visibility and equality does not simply exist within a bubble of the scientific community. Whether it is through the lens of the development of sexology or the medical community, the trappings of homophobia, transphobia and anti-queerness have had long lasting ramifications not only within the scientific community, but

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    Windshield Survey

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    Abstract Windshield Survey A community is a group of people who live in the same area, interact with each other, and share certain norms and values. A community is defined as a locality-based entity, composed of systems of formal organizations reflecting societal institutions, informal groups, and aggregates that are interdependent and whose function or expressed intent is to meet a wide variety of collective needs (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2012). Community health is the process or characteristics

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    Windshield Survey

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    A windshield survey is an assessment and evaluation of a community performed by traveling throughout the community in a car or public transportation to make observations about a community. The data gathered will help identify health care strengths and weaknesses in the specified community. A community is a social group established by geographic boundaries or common values and interests. Its members know and interact with one another and function in a particular social structure and exhibit and

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