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Success in professional and personal life can be attributed to two crucial traits of self-discipline and self-confidence. Self-control of thoughts, emotions, behaviors and habits are key ingredients of success and essential facets of self-discipline. It also involves a judicious use of time or time management. Self-confidence refers to an assurance in one's judgment, skill or power. It is a belief that one can accomplish what one chooses to do...

Animals are taught specific responses to certain stimuli through training for the purpose of companionship, protection or entertainment. The form of training an animal receives varies relative to its training purpose and the training method. Animal training can be of various kinds, such as marine mammal training, companion bird training, companion dog training, zoo exotic animal training, circus elephant training, etc. Certain animal behaviors...

A project is any endeavor that is concerned with the development of a unique product or service that adds value to an organization. Controlling, initiating, executing, planning and closing the operations of a team for the attainment of goals and objectives specified under a project comes under the important domain of project management. The principal challenge of project management is achieving project goals within the constraints of quality, ...

Paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are healthcare professionals who provide medical services in medical emergencies. EMTs and paramedics may be employed by governments and hospitals, private ambulance services, police departments, fire departments, etc. An emerging role for paramedics involves the facilitation of primary healthcare and assessment services. All EMTs and paramedics should be skilled in bleeding control, advanced...

There has been a steep rise in depression, anxiety and stress in our world today owing to our modern lifestyles. This is due to our ever-rising involvement with technology and social media, lesser social interaction and increased isolation. This situation is further compounded by our conscious drive to achieve greater academic and professional success to stay relevant in a highly competitive world. Therefore, counseling and therapy becomes imp...

Comparative psychology can be defined as the study of the mental processes and behavior of non-human animals. It is particularly associated with the development of behavior, phylogenetic history, and adaptive significance. Comparative psychology addresses numerous issues, while making use of various methods and exploring the behavior of different species, ranging from insects to primates. It is involved in cross species comparison, which inclu...

Gothic literature refers to type of a fictional genre that first gained popularity in Europe during the late 1700s. It combines various elements such as horror, fiction and romance. Gothic literature arose as a form of dark romanticism and covered themes such as fear and self-destruction, lunacy, personal torment, the supernatural, and graphic morbidity. Majority of gothic stories are set in castles and usually either have a significant supern...

A blog is an informational website or a discussion published on the World Wide Web that consists of informal diary-style posts by a single or multiple authors. Multi-author blogs from media outlets, newspapers, think tanks and advocacy groups contribute significantly to blog traffic. Some blogs can provide a commentary on a particular subject such as politics, sports, etc., while others can function as personal diaries or act to advertise a co...

Video game development is the process by which a video game, such as console game, commercial PC game, indie game, etc., is created. The gaming industry has seen significant growth owing to the rise of new online distribution systems and the mobile game market, for iOS and Android devices. Console games and mainstream PC games all follow a sequence of developmental phases. These include pre-production, production and post-production stages. Va...

Security is the resilience to or protection from potential harm or undesirable coercive action from external forces. Security forces, security cameras, cyber security systems, security guards and remote guarding are systems, and organizations of personnel and accessories that provide security. Home security systems such as alarm systems, doors, locks, fencing and lighting are installed on a dwelling for protection of inhabitants from unwanted ...

Construction is the process of building an infrastructure or a building. It involves design, planning and financing. Large-scale construction involves collaboration with multiple personnel, such as construction managers, engineers, architects, design engineers, etc. There are many ways to work in the construction industry. There are three tiers of professionals, namely unskilled and semi-skilled, skilled and technical, and management personnel...

Customer service is concerned with the facilitation of service to customers. Support can be extended to customers at various stages like before, after or during a purchase. It plays a determining role in the way an organization generates revenue. It is therefore vital that customer service be integrated in the approach to systematic improvement. Tech support encompasses the services that are provided to consumers of technological products or s...

A passenger ship aimed at pleasure travel is a cruise ship. Larger cruise ships can engage in transoceanic voyages and long round-trips. Cruise ships are organized like floating hotels with the usual ship's crew and a hospitality staff. Some ships maintain the format of ocean liners and house separate dining rooms for different suites, while others can have a standard dining room with upscale specialty restaurants with pre-booking and cover ch...

Dining etiquettes or table manners are the rules concerning the consumption of food and drinks. These may also include the use of utensils. Different cultures observe varied table manners. Variance in dining etiquettes is also subject to individual choices and standards. Folding napkins formally is also an essential aspect of dining etiquettes. Table manners may also vary depending upon the place such as a fancy restaurant, office cafeteria, b...

A cruise ship is a luxury carrier that plies the seas and offers passengers with world-class facilities and a great traveling experience. The traveling experience depends on the type of cruise chosen, the luxuries offered and the itinerary planned. Cruises and itineraries need to be planned according to the traveler's taste and preference. Some travelers may wish to sample exotic ports and coastal lands, and should therefore choose port-intens...

There has been a significant rise in women's health careers in recent years as the focus in the academic and political world has shifted towards gender equality and women empowerment. It is recognized that a woman's physiology differs significantly from that of a man. Such variances can be witnessed in terms of reproductive health, sexual dysfunction, pregnancy and its related disorders, osteoporosis, age-related disorders, etc. Today's health...

Quantum physics is a branch of science that focuses on quantum mechanics, which seeks to explain the behavior of matter and energy. Some of the major concepts within this field are superposition, wave-particle duality and uncertainty principle. Superposition refers to the phenomena of an object existing as a combination of multiple possible states simultaneously. The uncertainty principle is a mathematical concept which states that it is impos...

Gemstones refer to pieces of mineral crystals that have been cut and polished, and are used for creating jewelry and other adornments. They come in a wide variety of colors and shades. Mineralogy refers to the study of the chemistry, crystal structure and physical properties of minerals and mineralized artifacts such as gemstones. Geochemistry refers to the study of the chemical composition of the Earth and its rocks and minerals. As gemstones...

Higher education refers to the post-secondary education, which is an optional and final stage in the formal learning process that takes place after obtaining secondary education. Institutions of higher education can be broadly divided into liberal arts, engineering, visual arts, and vocational and performance arts institutions. The current dominant trends within higher education include learning from the strengths of other education systems, a...

A dam refers to a part of infrastructure system that comprises different structures designed to store, collect and manage water. There are different types of dams, such as buttress dams, gravity dams, embankment dams and arch dams. The reservoirs formed by dams not only prevent floods, but they also provide water for multiple purposes, including industrial use, irrigation, human consumption and aquaculture. Dam engineering is a field of engine...