Category: Knowledge Base

DFC Knowledge Base is an introduction to the non-fiction work of AK. As a professional writer, AK has written several research-based essays and short papers, over a decade. DFC Knowledge Base is a descriptive compilation of AK’s academic student papers in varied fields. This section is mainly intended for participants of DFC workshops and seminars, for cross-domain referencing to get the bigger and more holistic picture. The Knowledge Base currently covers descriptions over two hundred papers and is further updated to include other papers. When searching for any particular topic of interest, we recommend users to look across all categories as the classifications are only broad guidelines. This is because it is possible for a particular title to fall into two or more categories, however it shall only appear in any one category since no title is repeated.

Criminology

October 29, 2016October 29, 2016 admin

Serial Killer Title description: A brief review Word count: 5265 Keywords: Mass murderer, Jack the Ripper, Extreme sexual violence, Cooling period, Signature patterns, Biological predisposition, Linkage blindness, Excerpts: Most people have difficulty differentiating between a serial killer and a mass murderer. A mass murderer is a person who kills several people, all at once or within a specified short period of time while a serial killer is one who kills several people over a long period of time, sometimes spanning several decades too…

Healthcare

October 23, 2016October 23, 2016 admin

Health Sociology Title description: Health sociology Word count: 1493 Keywords: Life-expectancy, Unequal distribution, Health disparities, Waterborne diseases, Multiple partner sex relationships, Ethnic communities, Healthier lifestyle Excerpts: An early study of these health disparities in the UK, the Black Report of 1982, showed how health could clearly be correlated with income, and people in the poorer social class had more illness and a much higher mortality than their fellow citizens in the more affluent classes. A further factor in damaging the health of minority…

Psychology

October 10, 2016October 19, 2016 admin

Depression and Suicide Title description: A literary review Word count: 4179 Keywords: Psychotic depression, Postpartum depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar disorder, Genetic, Rapid Eye Movement (REM), . Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), Antidepressants Excerpts: When left untreated, major depression can become dangerous as suicidal thoughts are a common aspect of this illness. Although people who are deeply depressed may rarely have the energy to commit suicide, they are likely to commit suicide when their depression begins to subside. It has been determined…

Philosophy

August 30, 2016October 19, 2016 admin

The Concept of Helping Title description: If it’s true that we are here to help others, then what are the others doing here? Word count: 969 Keywords: Human identity, Broad guideline for humanity, Suffering people, Moral obligation, Celebration of life, Sixth sense Excerpts: Even religions emphasize that man’s duty is to help fellow men. According to the bible helping others is a sign of God’s love of the helping person. There are several instances in the bible where help is equated to divinity…

Social Issues

August 23, 2016October 19, 2016 admin

Gun Control in America Title description: An analysis of guns and gun control Word count: 759 Keywords: Second Amendment, Basic rights, Brady Bill, Shootout, Minor’s reach, Background verification, Concealed weapons, National Rifle Association of America (NRA) Excerpts: Firearms manufacturers had been free till 1994 to circulating pamphlets focusing on attracting children to firearms. Emphasizing on “Start them Young”, these manufacturer gives more product details of the gun. Although about 60% to 70% of public opinion advocate stricter gun control laws, no important and…

Social Ethics

August 14, 2016October 19, 2016 admin

Abortion Title description: A brief review of the ethic and morality behind it Word count: 1404 Keywords: Dilemma, Rape, Unprotected sex, Medical abortion, Surgical abortion, Fetal killing, Innate characteristics, Newer realizations, Excerpts: The complexity of associating life with fetus can be attributed to the lack of common understanding between medicine, theology, and philosophy as to which stage of fetal development need to be associated as having the right to life. With regard to the second point relevant to a woman’s rights, some people…

Business Management and Trade-Part II

August 14, 2016October 19, 2016 admin

Organizational Culture and Employee Motivation Title description: Organizational culture and employee motivation Word count: 3139 Keywords: Workplace performance management, Skills gap, Team performance, Multiculturism, Work-life balance Excerpts: The culture of any organization and employee satisfaction is reflective of its leadership. In fact the culture formation processes is mainly associated with its founder. The ideal leader would attribute due recognition and importance to the perspectives put forth by his subordinates. Such good leaders gradually transform the employees who have a lesser role and considered…

Business Management and Trade-Part I

August 14, 2016October 19, 2016 admin

Auction Title description: A brief analysis of types and methods Word count: 1460 Keywords: Surplus maximization, Sealed-Bid First Price Auction, Sealed-Bid Second Price Auction, English Auction, Dutch Auction, Private value auctions, Interdependent value auctions, Common value auctions Excerpts: An auction would help in carrying out a ‘market test’ to establish the market value of the item. Auctions have rules that are explained beforehand. These help in avoiding manipulation and back stage deals between selected buyers and sellers. A typical auction model includes a…