This study utilizes the genealogical method of historical analysis originated by French philosopher Michel Foucault to examine systems of discourse in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. According to Foucauldian theory, statements that are considered t . . .

This paper presents key theories for applying measurement system analysis—in particular Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)—to determine the source of variation. Additionally, the thesis presents the theory a . . .

In recent decades, child welfare has shed a spotlight on the disparate and disproportional status of African Americans and Native Americans. An analysis of this social problem and a discussion of a historical perspective are addressed. Disparity inc . . .

Although frequently remembered as theatrical entertainment, the works of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II also serve as a lasting way to measure the impact of history on culture and vice versa. From Oklahoma! to the Sound of Music, each Rodger . . .

Because the nature of instruction in Ancient Greece was focused on the formation of the perfect citizen, this study will center on the intent of the initiative known as paideia which helped to formulate what the citizens thought about certain topics a . . .

This thesis is an investigation into the decision to maintain the use of the death penalty during the French Revolution. One of the most recognizable features of the Revolution was the very public use of the guillotine, and yet in the early stages th . . .

As companies continue to adopt quality management principles, attaining employee commitment towards quality goals remains difficult. Researchers have identified a correlation between employee involvement and an organization’s prospects for achieving . . .

Republican, utopian, poet, historian, and the first true “man of letters,” Robert Southey had a prodigious amount to say; yet very little of his passionate life’s work is recalled, let alone studied. One seemingly insignificant contribution remains in . . .

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), passed by Congress in 2010, created an increased focus on safe and efficient transitions of care. Case management programs in acute care hospitals have a significant role in the coordination of c . . .

Quality practices in the food industry have been shaped by food safety regulations. Regulatory requirements are established to ensure delivering safe products, yet they do not provide a solid preventive framework for quality practices. The lack of th . . .