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HIV Testing for Women, 2007.
This paper presents a study about HIV testing for women.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 22.95
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This paper presents a study about women and HIV testing, with an emphasis on the research methods used. The primary method of analysis used for this qualitative research was a literature survey. The paper further discusses HIV in women, including prevention. The author presents other aspects of the study, including how women were recruited from a clinic and asked questions in order to understand their experience of initial HIV testing. The author offers criticism of the study at several points. The paper concludes stating the limits of the research design.
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"The research begins by noting how many testing centers are trying to follow the goals set by the Department of Health and Human Services, as published in 2000. This procedure includes a counseling component to increase awareness of HIV status and of how to prevent HIV iunfection. One element that seems to increase testing and proper use of the results is anonymity in testing. Still, the authors find a need to understand the factors that influence women seeking such tests."
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Mandatory HIV Testing, 2005.
This paper discusses mandatory HIV testing for pregnant women.
2,315 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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This paper argues that many pregnant women infected with HIV/AIDS may not be aware of the harm they could be doing to their offspring because their babies also may be infected by the virus before or during birth. The author stresses that mandatory HIV testing is essential for pregnant mothers because, if they are infected with HIV, treatment is available to help prevent their babies from becoming infected. The paper relates that HIV not only can be passed to unborn babies through the placenta by exposure to blood and body fluids during labor and delivery, but also babies can get the virus from the breast milk of infected mother.
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"Babies from HIV-infected pregnant women are given the ELISA and Western blot tests after birth. However, because of the mother's antibodies to HIV are passed on to the baby, the test results are not always completely precise. If a newborn's tests are negative, she cannot be sure that the child is not infected with HIV until many months later. She will need to have her baby tested again after several months regardless of whether they are infected. Infant HIV testing should be done as soon after birth as possible so appropriate treatment interventions can be implemented quickly, also. Babies infected with HIV may not have symptoms until they are about 9 months old, and will develop symptoms before they are 1 year old."
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Mandatory Premarital HIV Testing, 2002.
The pros and cons of premarital AIDS testing, testing which would be required of all persons seeking a marriage license.
1,073 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 26.95
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This paper identifies several factors in the debate over premarital AIDS testing, including the costs of testing versus the benefits, the fact that people seeking marriage licenses are generally a low-risk population, and the issue of confidentiality associated with this type of testing. The paper argues against premarital testing and refutes several common arguments in favor of testing.
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"There are several convincing arguments in favor of premarital testing, but the disadvantages in this case far outweigh the few advantages. One common argument made in support of premarital testing is that it might be able to prevent transmission of HIV by identifying infected persons and warning their prospective spouses."
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HIV Testing, 1993.
Types (antibody, antigen), detection, effectiveness, techniques, false results and confirmatory tests.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, £ 39.95
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" HIV Testing
The causative agent in the present acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) pandemic is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV exists in various forms, including HIV.1 and HIV.2. A number of laboratory tests are currently available for their detection.
HIV is a complex retrovirus of the lentivirus subgroup. It contains two copies of single.stranded viral RNA (1:305). The HIV genome contains structural genes that encode the proteins of the whole virus particle as well as replicative enzymes. The retrovirus also contains at least eight additional regulatory and accessory genes that regulate its life cycle (1:306).
Within about 4 to 6 weeks of initial HIV infection there is a period of viremia without detectable antibodies (1:306)..."
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HIV/AIDS in Women of Color, 2006.
A paper looking at the disproportionate number of African-American women suffering from HIV and AIDS and the reasons for such statistics.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper explores the etiology of HIV/AIDS infections among African-American women, the impact of HIV/AIDS upon the African-American woman, and the theoretical issues proposed through risk and resiliency to these points of discussion. Risk issues include reasons of infection and the social and personal costs associated with coping with HIV/AIDS in the self and others.
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"HIV/AIDS is a problem for all Americans, regardless of race, age, or gender, but some demographics suffer the impact of these diseases more than others (Miller et al, 2004). African-American women bear a statistically disproportionate rate of increase than any other group, even when it is taken into consideration that "the overwhelming majority of AIDS cases have always been, and continue to be, among adolescent and adult men who became infected with HIV through male-to-male sexual contact" (Social Work Speaks). In African-American women, however, the overall infection rate for HIV is unprecedented in any other population; "though only 13% of the U.S. female population, African- Americans constitute 57% of AIDS cases and 67% of HIV infections among women" (Robinson et al, 2002; 82)."
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Women of Color Living with HIV/AIDs, 2006.
This paper suggests a policy model that can be used to direct a reform process for the treatment of African-American women inflicted with HIV or AIDs.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, £ 37.95
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This paper provides an assessment of the systemic factors that impact the status of African-American women who are themselves infected with HIV/AIDs or are affected by their relationship with a person who is infected with HIV/AIDs. The paper shall approach these issues though assessing the eco-systemic, cross-disciplinary, and cross-national perspectives of both the problem and the reform strategies that have been implemented to attempt to address the problem.
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HIV/AIDS in African American Women, 2006.
A combination of five papers reviewing HIV/AIDS in African American Women.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 10 sources, £ 81.95
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This current research project assessed the factors that predispose African-American women to contract HIV/AIDS in four small papers and one large research paper of 15 pages. It is evident that these factors are not specifically relegated to areas of health care and that the inter-connectivity of economic, social, and political factors in addition to health care factors reduced the likelihood of developing and implementing a single health care strategy that comprehensively reduces HIV transmission and suppresses health care issues resulting from AIDS among the target population.
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"The current research project has allowed me to explore several areas within my personal and academic interests. The thrust of the research effort was on the target population and I subsequently learned a significant amount concerning the factors that predispose African-American women to contract HIV/AIDS. It is evident that these factors are not specifically relegated to areas of health care; the Interconnectivity of economic, social, and political factors in addition to health care factors reduced the likelihood of developing and implementing a single health care strategy that comprehensively reduces HIV transmission and suppresses health care issues resulting from AIDS among the target population. Additionally, public policy that effectively blends these many diverse factors is likely to be multi-disciplinary in its creation and implementation. "
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HIV Transmission in Breastfeeding African Women, 2002.
Examines the obstacles and issues involved in counteracting the transmission of HIV by breastfeeding mothers in Africa.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 50.95
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This paper is an analysis of a very specific issue: the transmission of the HIV virus by African women who breastfeed their infants. The problem is complex, and includes a host of issues, the main one being cultural.
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Genetic Testing: Forensic, Predictive and Carrier, 2008.
An examination of the goals and potential benefits of genetic testing in the areas of forensic testing, predictive testing and carrier testing.
1,147 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This work seeks to examine genetic testing in the light of the potential contribution of genetic testing specifically in the area of forensic testing, predictive testing and carrier testing. The paper first defines genetic testing and then discusses its goals. The paper then looks at the potential benefits that can be gained from using genetic testing.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Genetic Testing Defined
Use Of Genetic Screening
Guidelines For Genetic Testing
Mitochondrial DNA Sequencing
Forensics Genetic Testing
Summary And Conclusion
From the Paper
"Genetic testing applications offer great potential in today's society from early detection of disease, to exonerating the wrongfully accused, to identifying criminals that otherwise would have gone on to other commission of crimes, to paternity testing and the new possibility of correction of genetic abnormalities and this is only to list a few. Genetic testing has opened doors for scientific, medical health and prevention, and social advances in quality of life as well as water and food quality measures. Genetic testing is greatly beneficial in today's society."
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Pile Testing, 2002.
A description of two major types of pile tests-- pile-load test and integrity test.
2,330 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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This paper introduces and discusses pile tests methods - pile-load tests and integrity tests. The integrity tests include the acoustic test and the seismic test method. For each test the procedure and interpretation are discussed. Real-world cases are investigated and pictures are presented. Advantages and disadvantages of each method are concluded in the end.
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"In carrying out a maintained load test to determine the load capacity of a pile, it is suggested that it is necessary first to estimate the load capacity so that a suitable loading and reaction system may be provided, and then to define some physical event by which ?failure?, and hence the ultimate capacity of the pile may be recognized. Among the commonly used definitions of the ultimate load capacity are: First--The load that causes a settlement equal to 10% of the pile diameter. Second?The load at which the rate of settlement continues undiminished without further increment of load, unless this rate is so slow as to indicate that settlement may be a result of consideration of the soil. For example, Qu in Figure 2 could be taken as the ultimate load."
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Software Testing In The Product Life Cycle, 2007.
A research analysis of the place of software testing in the development and life-cycle of a software product.
4,289 words (approx. 17.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 80.95
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This paper aims to provide an overview of software testing throughout the development and life-cycle of a software product. It focuses on the need for testing and how testing fits into the software development life-cycle. The paper presents a research component that analyzes how to formulate a software testing strategy prior to deploying and releasing a software product.
Table of Contents:
Definitions and Terms in the Research
Objective
Introduction
Software Testing Overview
Purpose of Software Testing Categories
Life-cycle Phase Testing Categories
Software Testing Tools
Test Automation Overview
Product Life Cycle Test Automation
Product Life Cycle
Application Test Tools
Classic Testing Mistakes
Developing a Team of Testers is Key in Software Development and Testing
Summary and Conclusion
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"The introduction of technology and features being developed in the rapid action which this occurs and to, at the same time, make improvement to the quality of the product and as well to respond to the issues of customers in product development is quite an initiative to undertake. Driving development and quality assurance of software are the technology market which is characterized by an extremely fast past and the revisions are released just as quickly. While quality is considered to be important in the high-tech marketplace new and robust features are considered even more important. (Ben-Yaacov and Gazlay, 2001) Four key measurements of the software product quality have been identified to be the technology, features, freedom from bugs and responsive support. (Ben-Yaacov and Gazlay, 2001)"
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Foundation Design -- Pile Testing, 2002.
This paper describes two major types of pile tests in foundation designing in the field of engineering - Pile-load test and Integrity test.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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The paper shows that the construction of piled foundations is a skilled operation, and calls for a high level of training and experience. Though they are not infrequent, when faults are discovered in some important piles, the consequences could be severe. This paper describes two major types of pile tests: Pile-load test and Integrity test. The integrity tests include acoustic test, and seismic test method. For each pile test, the procedure and interpretation are discussed. An actual case is investigated and pictures are presented.
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"Acoustic test:
"Advantages: The system scans the pile concrete radially for a distance of approximate 100mm around the drilled hole or installed tube. The method is relatively rapid, some tens of tests being possible daily.
Disadvantages: Pre-selection is generally required as it is usual to install purpose made tubes in the pile for the equipment. It is necessary to employ plastic tubes for this purpose, with the attendant risk of collapse, steel tubes being unsuitable for single hole logging. The installation of the tube adds to the reinforcement steel in restricting free concrete flow and may in itself lead to defects. Poor bonding of the tube to the concrete may yield an anomalous response. Unless a hole is drilled, it is not possible to inspect right to the base of a pile by this method. Specialist interpretation is generally necessary."
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Genetic Testing, 2008.
This paper discusses genetic testing in forensic, predictive and carrier testing.
1,147 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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The paper defines genetic testing, looks at the screening and testing techniques and examines guidelines for genetic testing. The paper discusses mitochondrial DNA sequencing and describes what is involved in forensic identification via genetic testing.
Outline:
Introduction
Genetic Testing Defined
Use of Genetic Screening
Guidelines for Genetic Testing
Mitochondrial DNA Sequencing
Forensics Genetic testing
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Genetic testing is also referred to as 'gene testing' and 'DNA tests' and is a process by which the individual's DNA is examined. DNA is the material which genes are composed of which serve to determine the specific characteristics of living things. DNA determines the individual's features and as well, genetic testing has the capacity to detect particular genes in terms of whether they are present, absent, or altered and specifically in detection of chromosome abnormalities through laboratory testing."
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Drug Testing in the Workplace, 2002.
This paper discusses whether the costs for drug testing in the workplace are greater than the benefits.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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The paper introduces drug testing in the workplace as a controversial issue. There are those who hold the position that it is an invasion of privacy. On the hand there are those who believe that in today?s society drug testing is a necessary evil, regardless of the invasion of privacy issue. The paper shows that the goals of employee drug testing include improvements in workplace safety, productivity and product integrity, however, as a decline in the use of drug testing by companies would suggest, drug testing programs did not meet these goals. This research supports the theory that drug testing in the work place does not improve productivity, and that it costs more money than it saves for companies. The author makes use of illustrations and graphs to support his argument.
Table of Contents
The Reliability Issue
Trends in Drug Testing
Does Drug Testing Improve Productivity?
The Costs of Drug Testing
Conclusion and Recommendations
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"Advocates of drug testing in the work place would have us believe that the benefits far outweigh the costs. They paint a picture that would lead us to believe that America is a country made of substance abusers, who regularly endanger innocent citizens through their impairment caused by substance abuse. It has achieved this through sensationalizing a few accidents that could have been caused due to operator substance abuse. However, the facts do not support this picture, as illustrated by the low number of positive results obtained. Drug testing costs approximately $2000 per employee tested."
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