Criminology Concepts: Labeling, Conflict, and Data Measurement

Criminological Paradigms

  • Interactionism
  • Critical Theory

Key Principles of Labeling Theory

The focus is on what happens after the action, not what preceded or caused the action.

Primary Deviance

  • Occasional or situational behavior that may be excused or rationalized by the actor or the audience.
  • The initial act of deviance that goes relatively unpunished.

Secondary Deviance

  • Deviant behavior triggered by social reactions that follow primary deviance.
  • Deviance that occurs after a person is labeled criminal.

Deviance

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The State and Sovereignty in Political Science

Functions and Nature of the State

In political science, understanding the boundaries and functions of the State is essential, as the term is often colloquially confused with “government,” “society,” or “nation.”

Primary Functions of the Modern State

The modern state serves two primary categories of functions: Essential (Compulsory) and Welfare (Optional).

Essential Functions

These are required for the very survival and identity of the state:

  • Protection of Sovereignty: Maintaining a military to defend
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Clinical Protocols for Major Chronic Diseases in Kazakhstan

1. Arterial Hypertension (AH): Diagnosis and Management

Topics Covered: Epidemiology of arterial hypertension (AH), classification, risk stratification (SCORE scale assessment of cardiovascular risk), laboratory and instrumental diagnostics of AH, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis of elevated blood pressure, and management strategy based on the degree of hypertension, risk groups, and comorbidities.

AH Management Summary:

Arterial Hypertension (AH) is a widespread chronic disease and a major

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Data Structure Algorithms: Linked Lists, Trees, and Hashing

SINGLY LINKED LIST

// Insert at beginning 0

Algorithm InsertAtBeginning(data)
:1. NewNode = (Node*)malloc(sizeof(Node))2. NewNode->data = data3. NewNode->next = head4. head = newNode

// Insert at endAlgorithm InsertAtEnd(data):1. NewNode = (Node*)malloc(sizeof(Node))2. NewNode->data = data3. NewNode->next = NULL4. If head == NULL:

head = newNodeElse:temp = headWhile temp->next != NULL:temp = temp->nexttemp->next = newNode;

// Insert at position Algorithm InsertAtPos(data, pos):1.

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Understanding Business Ventures: Risks, Rewards, and Creative Techniques

Defining Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is the process of designing, launching, and managing a new business venture that typically involves innovation, risk-taking, and the goal of achieving financial and social value.

At its core, it is the ability and willingness to identify market opportunities, organize the necessary resources (capital, labor, technology), and overcome challenges to create a new product, service, or process that addresses a market need. The entrepreneur is the individual who

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UX Design Workflow: Wireframing, Prototyping, and Testing

Unit IV: Wireframing, Prototyping, and Usability Testing

1. Sketching Principles

  • Quick Representation: Use sketches to visualize and communicate ideas quickly.
  • Clarity Over Detail: Focus on the layout and structure; details can be added later.
  • Iterative: Sketch multiple variations of designs to explore different solutions.
  • Use Gestures: Don’t get bogged down by perfection; use simple lines and shapes to represent key elements.
  • Feedback: Share sketches early to gather insights from users or team members.
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DBMS Architecture, Roles, and Interfaces

Database Interfaces

A DBMS provides various interfaces to suit different types of users (from non-technical clerks to expert administrators).

  • Menu-Based Interfaces: Primarily used for web clients and browsing. Users are presented with a list of options (menus) and do not need to know any query language.
  • Forms-Based Interfaces: Common for “naive users.” Users interact by filling out fields in a form (e.g., a bank account registration form). The DBMS then handles the insertion or retrieval.
  • Graphical
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Mastering Statistical Methods and Data Analysis

Sampling Methods

  • Simple Random Sampling: Every subject has an equal probability of being selected. This provides a good representation but may be subject to non-response bias.
  • Systematic Sampling: This involves applying a selection interval k from a random starting point. While every subject has an equal probability of being selected, it is simple but may not provide a good representation if there is a pattern in the way subjects are lined up.
  • Stratified Sampling: The sampling frame is divided into
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Deception in Pride and Prejudice: Appearance vs Reality

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Pride and Prejudice: Appearance vs Reality

By Paula Alvarez

The Theme of Appearance vs Reality

In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the theme of appearance versus reality is recurrent. Austen wants to prove to us that often one’s appearance hides one’s true character. This theme is clearly evident in the case of Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham and how they appear to Elizabeth Bennet.

Elizabeth’s Misguided Conclusions

From her first impressions of both Mr. Darcy and Mr. Wickham, Elizabeth

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Hybrid Hash-Join Performance Optimization in Database Systems

Hybrid Hash-Join: Conceptual Explanation

Hybrid Hash-Join is an improved version of the standard Hash-Join algorithm that reduces disk I/O by using memory more efficiently during the join operation. It is particularly useful when:

  • The build relation is larger than memory.
  • Memory is still large enough to hold one or more partitions fully.

Why Use Hybrid Hash-Join?

In a normal Hash-Join:

  • All partitions of the build relation are written to disk first.
  • They are then read again for probing.

Hybrid Hash-Join

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