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Select one passage, one section or one set of observations from the GEO-6 Summary for Policy Makers that alarmed, intrigued, worried or surprised you, and reflect on why it made you feel this way. Then, select one passage or section from the UNDP report(HDR REPORT attached) (either the Overview or the report itself) that struck you, and do the same.
The first romantic relationship we’re exposed to is that of Robin & Matthew. Their flurry of romance seems to peter out markedly the longer that Robin is employed with the private detective. What did you think about their relationship; is his often cold demeanor and belittling attitude toward her job a “red flag” (i.e., an indicator of a potentially emotionally abusive relationship) or simply the “growing pains” related to the new stage of their relationship? What else did you think about Robin & Matthew?The second relationship we see is one that is imploding. As Charlotte flees Strike’s office, Galbraith describes her as “livid, yet strangely exhilarated,” (13) feeding into the stereotype of “unstable” women who take advantage of their significant others — and feed off of it. As the story of their relationship unfolds, we learn more about their tumultuous past — and not even Strike is sure what to think! What do you think about their relationship dynamic as we learn more about it? Do you think she is being intentionally manipulative and controlling? Why or why not?While reading this book, there is this focus, as Lady Gaga puts it, on The Fame Monster and what fame does to those seeking it and those ensconced in it. On top of that, Galbraith’s juxtaposition of war and celebrity was reminiscent of The Hunger Games’ use of those concepts. Our culture seems obsessed with celebrity, violence, and fame – why do you think that is? What do you think Galbraith was trying to say about these concepts?
In response to your peers, discuss the benefits and risks on human health by antibiotic use in livestock production.Classmate # 1 Darren An antibiotic is defined as a substance that selectively kills bacteria and not its host. There is no single clear way that an antibiotic has to do that so they can differ from one another significantly in the ways which they do so. Beginning with the most common, penicillin, it functions by inhibiting the construction of the cell walls of bacteria and, since humans do not have cell walls, we remain unaffected by it. More specifically one of the components of the cell wall a macromolecule called peptidoglycan is prevented from forming thus it causes them to be very fragile and burst.Another method is to prevent the production of folic acid which all cells need yet it cannot diffuse through cell walls as it can for human cells so bacteria must make their own. Sulfonamides prevent an enzyme necessary to synthesize folic acid and by doing so prevent the bacteria from growing.So to answer why an antibiotic works on bacteria and not humans the most general response is because they are selected for it mostly based off of differences between our cells and the cell walls distinct to bacteria.Superbugs as described in the article are bacteria that have developed a resistance to the more common types of antibiotics. When bacteria are regularly killed off by penicillin, it is only the strong or resistant which survive and have a chance to spread. Ergo when doctors give patients antibiotics who don’t need it they are not helping the patient but still creating more opportunity for bacteria to become resistant. I do have a slight issue with that reasoning because if we are talking about harmful bacteria becoming resistant giving penicillin where there are no harmful bacteria it should have a null effect on said bacteria unless it is a concern of differing bacteria sharing traits.Overmedication is a problem with health care across the globe. Being raised by a doctor who refuses to do so I cannot count the number of times I was sick and prescribed drink plenty of clear fluids and get lots of sleep. However I do know people who feel slighted if not given medication after a trip to the doctor and they insist unaware for the placebo effect of OK I’ll swallow a pill and later I’ll feel better. Its near impossible to know just how effective a pill was in a certain situation compared to if one were to instead just let the body heal itself, but I think it often that the ‘bugs’ we get are eliminated more from our body’s processes than the pills we swallow. I did once hear of a doctor who estimated that by the time a child is 8 years old he or she has fought off self-immunized around a 5000 different germs and viruses, most of them being not strong enough to make us feel significantly sick.Classmate # 2 Tanya Human cells do not have the bacterial cell wall necessary for the antibiotic to identify it as a threat .(Unlin. 2011) Bacteria does have a wall so the antibiotic is aware of where to go fight. Antibacterial’s fight off live bacteria. Antibiotics and other products with antibacterial purposes are intended to fight of bad bacteria or germs. They attack the cell walls. The germs or bacteria needing to be killed cause us illness. The problem is the antibiotics actually kill all bacteria both good and bad. The good bacteria is needed to help our immune system fight of bugs or viruses. The more we use antibacterial products like med’s and hand sanitizes, the less good bacteria we have to help us fight off germs.
hey i am back kindly help with theseConsider the following scenario:Due to an increase in cardiovascular disease and cancer death in the United States, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) have formed a joint task force and has tasked you with developing an educational presentation on one of these topics to share with your community. Due to the public’s lack of knowledge on these topics, it is your job to create a presentation that is informative and educational regarding your chosen topic.Research your topic using online sources such as the FDA, CDC, NCI, and local sources for content on your topic for this presentation.Choose ONE of the following topics:Chronic diseasesCoronary artery diseaseLung cancerIdentify how this disease develops or how individuals contract the disease.Identify ways of preventing this disease.How could a fitness or exercise program, if any, help prevent this disease?
Project Deliverable 4: Infrastructure and Security Due Week 8 and worth 150 pointsThis assignment consists of two (2) sections: an infrastructure document and a revised Gantt chart or project plan. You must submit both sections as separate files for the completion of this assignment. Label each file name according to the section of the assignment for which it is written. Additionally, you may create and / or assume all necessary assumptions needed for the completion of this assignment.The last section of the project plan will present the infrastructure in accordance with the parameters set forth at the outset of the project. The network solution that is chosen should support the conceived information system and allow for scalability. The network infrastructure will support organizational operations; therefore, a pictorial view of workstations, servers, routers, bridges, gateways, and access points should be used. In addition, access paths for Internet access should be depicted. A narrative should be included to explain all the nodes of the network and the rationale for the design. Lastly, using the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA) Triangle, define the organizational security policy. CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security.Section 1: Infrastructure Document1. Write a five to ten (5-10) page infrastructure document in which you:a. Design a logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network through the use of graphical tools in Microsoft Word or Visio, or an open source alternative such as Dia. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.b. Illustrate the possible placement of servers including access paths to the Internet and firewalls. Note: Facility limitations, workstations, printers, routers, switches, bridges and access points should be considered in the illustration.c. Explain the rationale for the logical and physical topographical layout of the planned network.d. Create a comprehensive security policy for the company that will:i. Protect the company infrastructure and assets by applying the principals of CIA. Note: CIA is a widely used benchmark for evaluation of information systems security, focusing on the three core goals of confidentiality, integrity and availability of information.ii. Address ethical aspects related to employee behavior, contractors, password usage, and access to networked resources and information.Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:Section 2: Revised Gantt Chart / Project PlanUse Microsoft Project or an open source alternative, such as Open Project, to:2. Update the Gantt chart or project plan (summary and detail) template, from Project Deliverable 3: Database and Programming Design, with all the project tasks.
Project: You will craft a text having selected a purpose and audience that addresses the class theme (or responds to one of the class texts). You will then select an appropriate genre for this project, and demonstrate your rhetorical know-how by selecting appropriate rhetorical choices for this situation. In other words, your created text will operate within a clear rhetorical frameworkwith a clear context, belonging to an identifiable genre, and with a clear purpose and audiencethat addresses the class theme (or responds to one of the class texts). The only limitation on genre is that it is text-based and it cannot be a short story. Discuss with your instructor if he or she has other limitations.Message and Purpose: First, whats your message going to be? What do you want to portray about either your class text or class theme? Think about this specifically and complexlywhat are the new insights you can bring to the table? What are arguments that you can make?Audience: Once you decide your message, whom do you want to target? Why? And what are going to be the expectations of this audience? What might be difficult in addressing them? Think specifically about who they are and what their expectations will be. How will that affect your appeals to them?Context: Whats the historical and cultural context of this project? Is this taking place right now? Where and when? How does that influence the project? See the AGWR 39B chapter for more details about exploring context.Genre: After you think through all of these possibilities, now you can start to decide on a genre for your project. The RIP project should involve a text-based genre, but is only limited by your imagination. Part of this projects goal is for you to explore a genre that youre not familiar with, so you should pick something that can challenge you in terms of making a complex argument in a different format. There can be multi-modal components to the project, but there should be a significant amount of text should be the primary component. Research various genres online for what might be most compelling to youfor instance, perhaps youre interested in a short video, but instead can write a film treatment or pitch document for it. Consider your past RIP exercises as a starting point for your final genre project.Your instructor may suggest specific directions that relate to your class readings and/or theme.Essay: You will also write a rhetorical analysis of your own work that analyzes the rhetorical choices you made. The essay should build on your work in the RA essay and indicate how youre applying your rhetorical know-how. Youll include secondary sources that demonstrate, among other things, your understanding of your chosen genre and your understanding of the texts/ideas youve studied throughout the quarter.
Response should add value by advancing the discussionA.) The initial meeting will set the tone and rapport for the case. Several things must occur in order to do so. “The interview is an opportunity for the case manager ad applicant to get to know one another, define the person’s need or problem, and give some structure to the helping relationship” (Woodside & McClam, 2018,183). The case manager must also possess certain skills that allow clients to feel as if they can express themselves and establish a rapport. In order to do so a case manager must be a skillful listener, interpreter, and questioner. (Woodside & McClam, 2018). These skills are vital for a client and helper relationship.To begin, I would ensure that the office was clean and not cluttered. It would have an open and inviting. When speaking to the client, I would ensure that I was not behind a desk. I would make sure that we were in an open space facing each other. If I were to sit behind a desk, it may make the client uncomfortable. This may make it seem as if I am in a position of authority, and cause the client to become uncomfortable. I would ensure that I had water or beverages to create a welcoming environment. Woodside, M. and McClam, T. (2018). Generalist Case Management: A Method of Human Service Delivery (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. B.) The factors that are necessary to accomplish the three outcomes come from the primary objectives of interviewing. A case manager should engaged the client with open ended questions to help build a communicative relationship. According to Woodson and McClam (2018), “getting a client to explore their current situation and communicate their understanding is useful in determining the problem and strengths of the client” (pg.83). Building the relationship begins during the interview process, so it is necessary for the case to create an environment of comfort so the client doesn’t feel intimidated. The case manager should reflect and acknowledge the clients concerns about the problem in hand and seek input on what the client would like to happen. Woodson and McCLam (2018) states, “Desirable outcomes in [an] interview establishes a rapport to enable an atmosphere of understanding and comfort; [furthermore], to make the applicant feel understood and accepted; and allow the client the opportunity to talk about concerns and goals(p. 183). One other key factor for case management is respecting culture differences.When I have to complete intake application for my agency I always initiate the conversation by talking about the weather or community events, instead of jumping right into the interview process. Secondly, I position myself next to the client instead of across from them to create a relax environment. As I am asking questions I give eye contact, smiles and very conscious of my body language. When seeking more information I will use non-evasive questions to get the client to open up more. The one think I value is diversity and not having an authoritative attitude when engaging with clients. Woodson, M. and McClam, T. (2018) Generalist case management: A method of human service delivery (5th ed). Boston, MA., Cengage Learning
Guided Response: Review several of your classmates posts. Provide a substantive response to at least two of your peers and respond to your Professor. Are the research methods they selected appropriate for studying the disorders they chose? Support your opinions with scholarly information and reasoning. What alternative research design could be employed to study the disorders they discussed? Two peer responses and one Professor response:Discusison #1:Address the following points in your post:One controversy discussed is the grouping of multiple subcategories of autistic-related disorders into one umbrella group labeled Autism Spectrum Disorders (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). The concern over this change in the DSM-5 is the loss of certain programs, funding, and services due to this grouping; specifically, those who are diagnosed with Aspergers, who receive substantial more and different services than those who may be diagnosed with mild autism (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). I believe this is a valid concern. Unless there are specifiers denoting the types of autism diagnosed that are relayed to the insurance companies who approve and contract such services, it is assumable that this change could give such companies ample reasons into why they might not approve certain services; something many families already struggle to prove and get as is.Another controversy is the grouping of disorders that share schizophrenic-like symptoms into an umbrella group labeled schizophrenia spectrum disorders (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). This appears to have the least amount of opposition out of the controversies listed in the article, which eliminations to sub-types and a rating scale introduced for severity (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). I can see how there may be opponents of this change. As mentioned in the article, early detection of symptoms and follow-up treatment are neuroprotective and helpful in reducing severity, neurobiological decompensation, and subsequent long-term disability (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013, p. 34). By eliminating the sub-types of a disorder, I believe you hinder the details of a potential diagnosis; and therefore, the potential for treatment is also diminished.The last controversy mentioned is eliminating the omission of bereavement as an inhibition for a major depression diagnosis due to the inability to decipher explanations of major depression from depression due to grief-related situations (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). The controversy hinges on the perspective that grief can now be termed as a mental health disorder instead of a normal reaction (Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec, 2013). I can see how the opponents for such a change are outraged; however, in my own experience, grief is not always something that can be cured within two months of the death of someone close to you. Grief can last much longer, with detrimental outcomes to ones health, relationships, and many other aspects of ones life. I agree with this change and believe that grief due to bereavement can transition into or uncover major depressive symptoms.The disorder I chose was Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure or ND-PAE. This disorder is caused by minimal alcohol ingestion during pregnancy, either purposeful or accidental before a mother is aware of being pregnant, that results in impairments in IQ, memory, executive functioning, learning disabilities, specific types of reasoning, mood, attention, behavior, motor skills, communication and speech, and social interactions (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Some symptoms are not present until elementary school age, while others are visible at much younger ages (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). ND-PAE shares many of the same causes and symptoms of Attention Deficit-Hyperactive Disorder (or ADHD), and even is sometimes co-morbid with ADHD (American Psychiatric-Association, 2013). Therefore, my research question is: How often are individuals diagnosed with ADHD, when they might instead have ND-PAE or vice versa?The type of research method I could utilize to investigate this research disorder is through a web-panel survey. Surveys on the internet are an easy way to reach many people who can just fill out or complete the survey quickly based on the guidelines and requirements implemented by the surveyor (Landrum, 2012). They are cost-effective and have greater reliability than phoned surveys (Landrum, 2012). I could make the survey answers that are available based on a Likert rating scale from 1 to 5 (1 would be strongly disagree up to 5 which would be strongly agree) (Landrum, 2012). I would reassure the surveyed participants that responses are confidential without asking for any identifying information. There also would not be any contact between the participants and the surveyor in hopes that responses would be the most accurate and genuine as possible.ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Washington, D.C.: American Psychiatric Publishing.Halter, M., Rolin-Kenny, D., & Dzurec, L. (2013). An overview of the DSM-5: Changes, controversy, and implications for psychiatric nursing. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, 51(4), 30-9. doi: Landrum, R. (2012). Applied project: Capstone in psychology [Electronic version]. Retrieved from Discussion #2:What are three controversies discussed in the Halter, Rolin-Kenny, & Dzurec (2013) article? Give your opinions about these controversies. From your point view, are these legitimate concerns? Why or why not?The first two controversies Id like to address are Non-suicidal self-injury disorder a diagnosis intended to differentiate patients who engaged in intentional self-inflicted damage to the surface of the body from those mutilating with serious suicidal intent (Halter, Rolin-Kenny & Dzurec, 2013, pg. 9). And suicidal behavior disorder, characterized by self-injurious behaviors that would result in death (Halter, Rolin-Kenny & Dzurec, 2013, pg. 9). I believe that both should be considered disorders as it is so wide spread and happening more and more especially in the area that I live in among teens. One issue unsuccessful field trials which is understandable and the other was the view of stigmatizing the patient deemed unnecessary due to other symptoms and diagnoses that accompany a person who is suicidal. Having worked in a field that dealt with attempted suicides and suicides I think that both of these should not be dismissed as I have seen many suicides that were attempts prior to the final action. Additionally, I do not agree that it is stigmatizing when it comes to an effort to prevent death or grave harm to others.Last, under sexual dysfunctions; hypersexual disorder, characterized by intense, recurrent, and distressing sexual urges, fantasies, and behaviors lasting at least 6 months (Halter, Rolin-Kenny & Dzurec, 2013, pg. 7). The basic argument was lack of studies that included participants other than those seeking help, and lack of evidence to define the disorder (Halter, Rolin-Kenny & Dzurec, 2013). I agree with the need for inclusion due to the same reasoning as my prior argument, great bodily harm to self or others if these acts eventually get carried out. More research can lead to more action post incident and better developed treatment and treatment plans for patients.Name a disorder identified as requiring significantly more research and study from the DSM-5 section entitled, Conditions for Further Study (Section III of the DSM-5).The disorder I choose to identify is Internet Gaming Disorder, because technology is being placed in the hands of our children at younger ages more than ever, and although we move with evolution or get left behind there can be some serious issues including but not limited to psychological and basic day to day function.Construct a research question that is pertinent to the disorder you selected.Do 13 year olds children who are unattended with no set time limit for internet gaming neglect basic daily living requirements?Briefly outline a research method that could be used to investigate the disorder based on one of the research methods presented in your textbook.For this study, the dependent variable would be analyzed at the end of the day (8 hour study) which is described by Landrum (2012), as a posttest only (para. 1). The hypothesis is that the children will not stop gaming to eat, drink, or take a bathroom breaks without being told to do so. This showing preoccupation causing exclusion of other daily needs. Understanding that most disorders have to be compulsive this is just one test that can open doors for more testing without causing harm to participants, or breaking ethical codes.ReferenceHalter, M.J., Rolin-Kenny, D., Dzurec, L.C. (2013). An overview of the DSM-5: Changes, controversy, and implications for psychiatric nursing. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing & Mental Health Services, 51(4), 30-9. doi: Landrum, R. E. (2012). Applied project: Capstone in psychology [Electronic version]. Retrieved from Professor response:I cannot think of a more personal journey than that of grief. In my personal experience, during first few weeks after a significant loss, you’re still trying to get arrangements made and don’t have as much time to reflect as there are “things to do.” It’s after the services are over, the friends and family members have quit stopping by or calling, and the phone calls to lawyers and insurance companies have subsided (depending on the circumstances), the loss begins to set in. When I lost my dad, it was once I got through all of these formalities that I could even begin to grieve. How can someone understand and experience grief only after two weeks?!Even now that it’s been five years, I grieve. Just yesterday I was driving to the grocery store and noticed a man at the stop sign who was the spitting image of my dad. It caught me off guard, and I started crying; I still miss him as much, if not more, than I did two weeks after he passed away. Grief comes in waves, you never know when it will wash over you, and it is a completely normal experience of being a human.There was an interesting editorial published by the American Family Physician that addressed the changes I wanted to share with you. In their editorial, Kavan and Barone (2014) recognize it’s not productive to argue whether the bereavement exclusion should be included, but rather we should focus on better understanding the relationship between MDD and grief and what that means for clinicians:”First, future studies should continue to focus on differentiating bereavement-related depression from nonbereavement-related depression to enhance a clinician’s ability to properly assess and manage each” (p. 694).What do you think of this suggestion? How do you think our knowledge has changed now that it’s 2019?Thanks!JulieKavan, M. G., & Barone, E. J. (2014, November 15). Grief and major depression- controversy over changes in DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria. [Editorial]. American Family Physician, 90(10), 690-694. Retrieved from
Ethical TheoriesWhat makes right actions right and wrong actions wrong? Our readings for this week have defended three kinds of answers to this question: the normative theories of deontological, teleological, and virtue ethics. Which of these theories provides the best foundation for our ethical values? In defending your choice, you may certainly employ arguments from Aristotle, Aquinas, Kant, and Mill, but you will also need to take into account the objections each makes to alternative approaches.Let us keep our discussion focused on the abstract issues here. We will use our second discussion this week to consider the practical applications.Now, let us think about the great ethical theories in a different wayhow productively can they be applied to our daily lives? When faced with the need to make a moral decision, should we take into account the fulfillment of our own character, or the performance of dutiful action, or the most likely consequences? Practical questions call for specific examples, so look for instances in which each of these approaches seems most appropriate.
Homework Assignment 7Due in Week 8 and worth 30 pointsThe experiment data in below table was to evaluate the effects of three variables on invoice errors for a company. Invoice errors had been a major contributor to lengthening the time that customers took to pay their invoices and increasing the accounts receivables for a major chemical company. It was conjectured that the errors might be due to the size of the customer (larger customers have more complex orders), the customer location (foreign orders are more complicated), and the type of product. A subset of the data is summarized in the following Table.Reference: Moen, Nolan, and Provost (R. D. Moen, T. W. Nolan and L. P. Provost. Improving Quality through Planned Experimentation. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1991)Use the date in table above and answer the following questions in the space provided below:Download the homework below, type your answers into the document and submit it using the link located above.MAT510 Homework Assignment 7.docx