The Ivorian seafarer’s social security system and the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 — The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) is an international treaty adopted by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to establish minimum standards for the working and living conditions of seafarers. The MLC, 2006 covers various aspects of seafarers’ rights and responsibilities, such […]
What is a speech disorder and how it affects cognitive development? A speech disorder is any condition that affects a person’s ability to produce sounds that create words. Speech disorders can have various causes, such as damage to muscles, nerves, or vocal structures, or problems with the coordination of the brain and the speech organs. […]
Anxiety of Childhood and Adolescence: Challenges and Opportunities Anxiety is a common and normal emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. However, for some children and adolescents, anxiety can become excessive, persistent and interfere with their daily functioning. Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent mental health problems in childhood and adolescence, affecting about […]
What effect does proper nutrition have on early childhood development? Nutrition is a vital factor that influences the growth and development of children in their early years. Proper nutrition can provide children with the essential nutrients they need to support their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. According to the UNICEF, the most critical time for […]
What distinguishes forensic psychology from clinical psychology? Forensic psychology and clinical psychology are both subfields of psychology that deal with human behavior, mental health, and the legal system. However, they have different goals, methods, and settings. Here are some of the main differences between them: – **Goal**: Clinical psychology aims to diagnose and treat mental […]
Smoking Cessation Programs for Patients with Chronic Pulmonary Disease Smoking has detrimental effects on individuals with chronic lung conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Tobacco use can exacerbate symptoms and accelerate the progression of COPD (Kotz, Wesseling, & Huibers, 2019). Given these risks, it is important for this patient population to quit smoking in […]
Nursing interventions to prevent falls Falls are a major safety risk for older adults, especially those who live alone, have impaired mobility, balance or vision, or take multiple medications. Falls can cause serious injuries such as fractures, head trauma, and even death. Therefore, nurses have an important role in assessing the fall risk of their […]
Managing Nutrition for Patients with a High Diabetes Risk Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels. It can lead to serious complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, and vision loss. Therefore, it is important for patients with a high risk of developing diabetes to […]
US Civil War Battles The US Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865, was a significant conflict in American history. It was fought between the Northern states, known as the Union, and the Southern states, known as the Confederacy. The war was primarily driven by the issue of slavery and the desire of […]
How the Middle Ages’ Art of War Was Affected by the Development of Gunpowder — Gunpowder is considered the most important military invention of the medieval period. With the advent of gunpowder in Europe, the nature of warfare changed radically and this had a deep impact on the social and political outlook of late medieval […]
The Role of Women in the 1900s The twentieth century was a period of significant change for women in many aspects of their lives, such as social, economic, political and cultural. Women challenged the traditional gender roles that confined them to the domestic sphere and sought more opportunities for education, work, and civic participation. Women […]
Factors that Contributed to Napoleon Losing the Waterloo Battle The Battle of Waterloo was a decisive event in European history that marked the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the French domination of the continent. The battle took place on 18 June 1815 near Waterloo, Belgium, between Napoleon’s French army and a coalition of British, […]
