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The Decision to Commit Crime: Rational or Nonrational? – Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law & Society
Rational choice theory has received a fair amount of attention from criminal justice scholars and societal policy makers looking for an alternative to traditional deterministic theories of criminal behavior and is a core feature of several major criminological theories. In an effort to provide a more comprehensive
Motion Blur Removal And Its Application To Vehicle Speed Detection
ABSTRACT
Motion blur is the result when the camera shutter remains open for an extended period of time and a relative motion between camera and object occurs. Most research on this type of image degradation is focused on motion blur removal. In this work, we propose a novel approach for vehicle
Sexual Hookup Culture: A Review
“Hookups,” or uncommitted sexual encounters, are becoming progressively more engrained in popular
culture, reflecting both evolved sexual predilections and changing social and sexual scripts. Hook-up activities may include a wide range of sexual behaviors, such as kissing, oral sex, and penetrative intercourse. However, these encounters often transpire without any promise
The Management Of Visibility | Media Coverage Of Kidnapping And Captivity Cases Around The World
Abstract
Media, Culture & Society
35(7) 791 –808
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This article examines the journalistic practices associated with the management of visibility of kidnapping and captivity stories, based on a comparative study of the media coverage of seven cases of Colombian, French,
The Perspectives of Academicians on Academic Jealousy
Introduction
There are emotions and actions that have been going on since the first day of humanity. One of them is undoubtedly jealousy. Although jealousy is perceived as distrust and a psychological disorder, evolutionary psychologists have
Factors Associated With Stalking Victimization
This study examined victim characteristics as predictors of stalking victimization. Female college students (N=217) completed scales assessing the following constructs: stalking victimization, alexithymia, alcohol abuse, assertiveness, hyperfemininity, agreeableness, and dependent personality disorder. The results revealed significant negative correlations between stalking victimization and both alexithymia and agreeableness. There were significant positive
Broadcast Newsroom Hiring and CareerPreparation
Internships have become an integral part of many journalism and broadcasting curricula. More than 95 percent of journalism and broadcasting programs report that internships are a part of their curricula (Becker. 1990; Meeske. 1988b). The industry’s mandate that even entry-level employees should have experience in the field (Basow & Byrne.
Victims of Abduction: Patterns and Case Studies
INTRODUCTION
In July 1960, eight–year-old Graham Thorne, whose parents had just won the Opera House lottery, was abducted, held for ransom and then murdered by a man known as Stephen Bradley. The case attracted saturation media coverage, in part because, up until that time, cases of abduction and kidnapping were
Growing Crime: The Rising Use of Fertilizer for Illegal Purposes and the Need for Stricter Regulations Concerning the Sale and Storage
1. lNTRODUCfION
If you pick up a newspaper or turn on the evening news, you would be hard pressed not to find a story about the growing methamphetamine problem in the Midwest.’ In the recent past, stories could be found daily discussing the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in
A Process and Impact Evaluation of the Agricultural Crime, Technology, Information, and Operations Network (ACTION) Program
Abstract
Research Goals and Objectives
Agricultural crime is a serious problem in the United States, with significant financial consequences for farmers, insurers, and consumers—some sources estimate that agricultural crime results in $5 billion in economic losses annually. Yet few prevention or reduction interventions have been developed, and fewer still have been
California’s War on Agricultural Crimes – San Joaquin College of Law
INTRODUCTION
Agricultural crime is not the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks about crime in general. Almost all of the information we receive from the media, including crime reports and statistics, is ur ban-based. Little attention is given to rural crime; partly because of the involvement of fewer
Harrassment Techniques
7.The use of directional speakers which have the ability to direct sound to a single individual in a crowded room. This particular item is ultimately the most used and is often referred to as V2K or Voice to Skull and is used extensively in the psychological breakdown of the victim.
Comparing Insider IT Sabotage and Espionage: A Model-Based Analysis
Executive Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine psychological, technical, organizational, and contextual factors we believe contribute to at least two forms of insider trust betrayal: insider sabotage against critical information technology (IT) systems, and espionage. Security professionals and policy leaders currently view espionage and insider threat as serious
Street Gangs And Violent Extremist Organizations Learning Across Fields
INTRODUCTION
Street gangs and violent extremist organizations (VEOs) exhibit many similarities: both groups use violence to achieve their objectives, engage in the illicit economy, draw membership from a similar population of marginalized youth, and rely on personal connections for recruitment. Parallels suggest significant potential for cross-disciplinary learning. Yet the groups differ
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