Day: February 26, 2020

Case Of Elderly Couple

February 26, 2020 4 Comments Psychology
  1. Consider Lydias and Johns cognitive and physical limitations as well as their social support. If you were presenting this case to a team of other human services providers, what developmental theories, concepts, and principles help explain this case? 
  2. What other information might you need to fully evaluate the situation in which Lydia and John live?
  3. If you were the protective service worker, what are the options for this couple? Identify several feasible plans with explanation and support from a source of information. Include the risks and benefits of each option. Then, identify what your final recommendation would be and why.

Case Study 

Lydia and John were a couple in their nineties who lived in their own home and had been married over sixty years. Both were confused and forgetful. They had two sons who were in their seventies and lived in nearby towns. One son was estranged from them. The other was somewhat involved in their lives, but he had a mentally ill wife and health problems of his own to deal with. The couple first came to the attention of a protective service worker when John was hospitalized after a fall. When left on her own, Lydias confusion became more pronounced. A referral was made for home care services, but, when a worker went out to assess the couple, their son was present and refused services. Based on concerns of benign neglect, a protective services report was issued. A caseworker investigated and substantiated the report, citing the sons interference with services and the couples own inability to provide adequate care for each other. The protective services worker found both John and Lydia to be very forgetful and somewhat confused, though Lydia was more impaired. Due to their increased physical frailty, they had been using only the first floor of their home. Since the bedrooms and bathroom were upstairs, the living arrangement presented several problems for the couple. Lydia had a regular bed, but John was sleeping on a cot. The low height of the cot caused him to lose his balance easily, resulting in several falls. Since there was no toilet downstairs, they were using a bucket in the kitchen and emptying it outside. They were unable to maintain their home and conditions became unsanitary. The son tried to help, but he had his own limitations. The elderly couple was well able to afford assistance, but they did not want to spend the money. Furthermore, even though the son who helped with paying the bills was not taking advantage of his parents financially, he was obviously concerned with preserving his inheritance. Meanwhile, John and Lydia were extremely conservative in terms of how they chose to spend their money; they insisted they could not afford help. 

Term Project

February 26, 2020 2 Comments Information Systems

 

Upload your Term Project Paper here. You may write on any topic related to technology security.

You must produce a minimum of a 10 pages paper. You must use a minimum of 5 references, citing the references where you used the material within the paper itself.

– Assure you are citing in APA format

-You must use a minimum of one graphic or image (may use a table)

– Double space the paper

– You must use APA formatting (6th Edition)

2,100-Word Research Proposal That Includes An Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Rationale, Methodology, Significance/Conclusion, And Refe

February 26, 2020 3 Comments Education

  

Research Proposal Instructions

Create a 2,100-word research proposal that includes an abstract, introduction, literature review, rationale, methodology, significance/conclusion, and references (the last of which not counting towards the word count).**** Reuse previous assignments in this assignment, but those assignments should be modified and updated as per instructor feedback.

Prompt: In 2,100 words, create a research proposal for your research topic that includes an abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, rationale, conclusion, and references (the last of which not counting towards the word count) in that order. 

Requirements:

1. You may use first person, but not second person. Only use first person when absolutely necessary to talk about the fact that you are proposing research. Some sections like the literature review should not have any at all, but you will likely need it in the methodology. 

2. Your grammar, spelling, and punctuation should be flawless. *****

3. You must use APA formatting. 

4. When proposing that you will be doing an action if your proposal is accepted (like in your methodology), speak in the future tense. 

5. Use Level 1 APA headings to differentiate between main sections where appropriate.

6. Your abstract should be a general, 150-250-word **summary of what sections and topics are contained in your research proposal; avoid arguing or going into detail there. 

7. Remember to look over the comments your instructor has made on your other related assignments and be sure to update sections of your research proposal for this assignment. Learn from past mistakes and successes. 

Additional Suggestions:

1. Keep your audience in mind throughout. While your professor will grade your essay, remember that your audience will likely be someone who can grant money to support your research. Assume that person, committee, or organization is somewhat interested in your research topic. How can you show them that your plan to study it is a good one that deserves financial support? It will be easier to convince them if you can show youve done your research, your reasons for studying this topic lines up with theirs, and your plan to study it will be effective. 

2. Remember that the introduction of your literature review is not the same as the introduction overallthe overall introduction usually focuses on the topic and segues into introducing the research hypothesis or question, which is typically the last sentence of the introduction.

3. In your conclusion, summarize your main ideas and emphasize the importance and future helpfulness of what you are doing.

4. Once you have put together all the pieces, read through your proposal several times to make sure that tone, ideas, and arguments stay consistent throughout. Youve sorted out the puzzle pieces, but you need to make sure they all fit.  

****Here are 2 of   Reused Assignments*** 

**Research proposal; improving outcome of depression in primary care: recurrent prevention *******************

Chronic depression is a highly prevalent mental illness with major health, economic and social consequences. According to WHO, depression is a mental disorder characterized by sadness, disordered sleep, guilt, appetite loss and decreased energy. WHO projects a rise in depression in the next ten years? Chronic depression is often recurring and may impair individuals ability to perform normally. The general objective of the research is to assess the impact of Depression Recurrent Prevention (DRP) – an enhanced care for chronic depression with a continuation-phase compared to the usual course- care oriented treatment of chronic depression. 

The primary intervention program under study is the Enhanced DRP treatment program is a structured treatment program that focuses on psycho education thus improving patient resilience (NIHCE, 2004). The research involves the use of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. A randomized trial study will be conducted for 5 years i.e. from 2020 through 2025. 267 patients diagnosed with DSM depression will be assessed through a structured interview. The interviews will be in-depth and psychiatric in nature and will be administered on a bimonthly basis through the telephone. The interviews will be randomly administered to the three treatment options including the usual course oriented treatment approach. A total of 72 patients (n=72) will receive usual care that will be deemed fit. The other (n=195) will receive the enhanced treatments options including DPR treatment (treatment program under experiment). DPR will be administered alone to patients (n=112), it will be administered along psychiatric consultation to patients (n=39) and alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for 10 sessions to patients (n=44) 

Participants (patients) will have an average age of 40 years. Of the total number of patients, 60% will be female 65% will have experienced chronic depression with 30% having experienced more than four episodes previously. 

Additionally, a review of literature will be performed from Web of Science, PubMed and PsycINF databases. Only article comparing enhance treatment to usual cause-oriented treatment will be reviewed. These articles will be extracted based on their quality. This will be done using the MSTAR score.

This research topic is quite important because its findings will not only inform healthcare practitioners but also contribute to the literature of mental illness treatment. The design- pragmatic trial explains what constitutes usual cause- oriented treatment (the treatment as usual) of depression over a period.

Most patients diagnosed with depression disorders in the United States are treated by general practitioners in different health care settings; therefore, there is need for a more effective treatment program. However, little empirical studies have been conducted to ascertain the most effective treatment method. Few studies which have attempted to determine the most effective method of treating chronic depression have ended up with mixed and sometimes contradictory results. There is need for a research that will clarify these issues to come up with a long-lasting solution. Although depression is constantly in the rise due to its high prevalence, a significant number of people are adamant to seek professional care treatment. This is attributed to the fact that the public have little information pertaining to causes, symptom and effective treatment options for the 

disorder. There is limited literature on treatment of chronic depression. This study will contribute immensely to literature pertaining depression.

Treatment of chronic depression is broad and multy- faceted; most of its aspects are not currently well understood. A lot is still unknown about other chronic depression treatment options. This research hopes to open a more rigours discussion that will lead to further enquiries into the topic. The study will highlight critical issues that concern enhanced approaches and generalist approach to treatment of chronic depression in the primary healthcare

Work Cited 

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (2004). Depression: management of depression in primary and secondary care. 

World Health Organization (WHO, 2015). Mental health: new understanding, new hope. 

******Synthesis Essay ***Introduction

Having done a degree in Interdisciplinary Behavioral Sciences, I believe I have a lot of skills that will enable me to pursue a masters degree in your institution. When dealing with human service in the areas of substance abuse and mental health, you are required to have a couple of skills. I have learned most of these skills as I was doing my undergraduate and I am sure that they will score me a position in a school where I will enroll in a masters program, (Bowe, & Sellers, 2018). Some of the skills that I have include social and cultural diversity, communication, qualitative and quantitative research, legal and ethical issues and leadership. 

Skills that I learned

Leadership

I did a unit in leadership which means that I have enough skills to deal with people. The best thing about leadership skills is that, even when you are not in a leadership position, management of the position you are at is not a problem. With the masters program that I want to enroll in, I know that there will be no specific issues I will not be in a position to handle because one of the qualities of a leader is creativity and the ability to think critically, (Hollingsworth, 2017). Decision making will not be a problem for me, and I will be sure to make sound decisions. Leadership skills enable you to consider a lot of factors before coming up with a conclusion and for one to undertake a masters degree in human services you must be familiar with this fact and you must be in a position to consider all the possible factors before making a decision.

Communication 

When in a human service line of career, one of the things you need to have is good communication skills. Communication does not necessarily mean speaking to people or writing. It goes all the way to observing a persons feelings and how they are handling things. As I mentioned the main reason why I want to take this course is so that I can help people with issues of drug abuse and those with mental issues. My communication skills will go a long way to facilitate this. This is because it is very important to note that people going through such problems require persons that understand and help them open up about their issues. Although it might seem like a small issue, communication has never been something easy, (Dice, & Rehfuss, 2017). Possessing such skills means that you understand a person on a level that not so many people can, and you help them without showing them that you judge them. The way you communicate with a person really contributes to the kind of relationship that you establish with that person.

Social and cultural diversity

This is one of the units that I learned in my course. Appreciating that different people have different beliefs and views on life is one of the most significant things a person can do, (Roets, & Maritz, 2017). This is because the people that I will be dealing with will not be from my culture. This means that I will encounter so many different cultural beliefs when I pursue this career. Some cultures will even contradict what I believe but because I am well aware of cultural diversity and I know that we all do not share the same cultures I know that this will not threaten my career. If anything, I believe that to take this course, cultural diversity is one of the things that I should appreciate. The same thing applies to social diversities. The fact that our cultures are different, the environments where we have been brought up in and our social norms make our social habits very different, (Sanchez, & Guerrero, 2018). Because I understand this fact, I know that most people I will deal with will have different kinds of social lives and practices. This will help me even as I pursue my career because I will be able to handle different people differently and I will not expect them to behave in a certain way.

Qualitative and quantitative research

In my undergraduate, I conducted a lot of research. This is a very helpful skill because when I enroll in masters, I know that I will have more research to conduct and I will be more than ready, (Ayala, 2019). There are cases of so many students being unable to conduct researches because as they were doing their undergraduate, they did no researches which become an issue in their future. Being able to acquire both qualitative and quantitative information is very important. I have not only done research methods, but I can also analyze collected data. This means that I can get inferences from any kind of data and because knowledge is power, my career gets to be at an advantage. Unlike so many people I can get retrieve data from any sources and if it is a research, I am dealing with I will be sure to come up with valid information.

Legal and ethical issues

This is also another unit that I did in my undergraduate. Not only is it applicable to a masters degree in human service but to any course that a person is undertaking, (Sanchez, & Guerrero, 2018). I am aware of the importance of legal issues and I would not do anything to violate them. I am well disciplined and responsible enough to know the things I should and should not do. That applies to ethical issues too. As a person, I have been taught moral ethics and, in my degree, I tackled ethical values which are very important when undertaking any course.

Conclusion

As discussed, when dealing with human service in the areas of substance abuse and mental health, you are required to have a couple of skills. The best thing about leadership skills is that, even when you are not in a leadership position, management of the position you are at is not a problem. It is very important to note that people going through such problems require a person that understands and helps them open up about their issues. Appreciating that different people have different beliefs and views on life is one of the most significant things a person can do. Being able to acquire both qualitative and quantitative information is very important. I am well aware of the importance of legal issues and I would not do anything to violate them.

References

Ayala, G. (2019). A Life Skill Workshop for Youth on Probation. Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/478/ 

Bowe, M., & Sellers, T. P. (2018). Evaluating the Performance Diagnostic ChecklistHuman Services to assess incorrect errorcorrection procedures by preschool paraprofessionals. Journal of applied behavior analysis, 51(1), 166-176. Retrieved from: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jaba.428 

Dice, T. F., & Rehfuss, M. C. (2017). Human Services Students Preferences for masters Level Training. Journal of Human Services, 37(1). Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/chs_pubs/16/ 

Hollingsworth, C. P. (2017). Defining Social Justice through Service: Implementing Social Justice Curricula in a Human Services Context. Retrieved from: http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-11212017-113224/ 

Neukrug, E. S. (2016). Theory, practice, and trends in human services: An introduction. Cengage Learning. Retrieved from: https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=R3QcCgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR4&dq=skills+for+a++Master%E2%80%99s+Degree+in+Human+Services&ots=h-kHlMDlB4&sig=ZfxghT3WRrddFaq8bVw9gymxsng 

Roets, L., & Maritz, J. (2017). Facilitating the development of higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) of novice nursing postgraduates in Africa. Nurse education today, 49, 51-56. Retrieved from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0260691716302593 

Sanchez, G., & Guerrero, S. G. (2018). MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENT COMPETENCY IN SPANISH SKILLS AND THE SUPPORT THEY RECEIVE. Retrieved from: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/697/ 

Essay – Women’s Health

February 26, 2020 3 Comments Applied Sciences

Topic –  Sexual and Reproductive Dimensions of Women’s Health 

 

A research paper is to be written on one of the categories that is of greatest interest to the student.  This allows the student a lot of freedom and creativity to use graphs or illustrations.

This paper must be written in APA style. The body of the paper must be a minimum of 3 content pages but not more than 4 pages.  This paper is to be double-spaced with one inch margins all around in a 12 point font. It should include a title page, an abstract, in-text citations where appropriate, and must contain a separate reference page (per APA format). Grammar and spelling must be correct.

APA style is a form of writing academic papers that keeps the paper objective. It is written in the third person. There is no use of “I, me, my, you, yours, us, we, our,” or similar pronoun. There are no abbreviations or slang terms.  It is a formal style of writing. Remember, the author is a reporter conveying information as objectively as possible.

This paper must include at least three references (not including the textbook) of which at least one should be a peer-reviewed journal article from the EU library.

This assignment will be graded according to the final criteria:

20%: Correct and relevant content pertaining to course

20%: Correct spelling/grammar of all information presented

20%: Clarity of thought, expression and presentation

20%:  Length and correct use of APA style and format

20%:  References

Analysis On Food Security

February 26, 2020 4 Comments Social Science

The members of the United Nations found great value in the analysis you provided on the effects of global warming that result from population growth. They are now asking you write an additional analysis to include further issues related to population growth. Here is the issue they have asked you to consider:

The member states of the United Nations seek to build food systems that can provide global food security which will feed everyone, everywhere, every day by improving food quality though the promotion of effective and nutritional agricultural practices. The crucial issue is not the lack of food in the world but the access to that food. In many developing countries, food shortages are due to governmental control over food distribution. These governments maintain control of the population and their power by limiting access to nutritious food to certain groups. In this practice, they thereby “weaponize” food. 

Your second project as a consultant for the United Nations is to develop an analysis that addresses three issues related to global food insecurity caused by global population growth and poverty, and to explore these issues in a developing country of your choosing. 

The UN has given you the following guidelines.

Content

The UN has asked that your paper contain three sections. Each section should be one page (or approximately 300 words) in length and answer specific questions, identified in the outline below. It also asks that you use examples from your developing country when answering the questions. 

Introduction

Provide an introduction of half a page minimum that addresses points a-e below.

  1. Explains the problem the UN has asked you to address in your own words;
  2. Identifies the three sections your paper will cover;
  3. Identifies the developing country you will consider;
  4. Tells the UN the causes of food insecurity; and
  5. Provides a one-sentence statement of your solutions at the end of your introduction paragraph.

Section I. Background

  1. What is food insecurity?
  2. What role does population growth play in food security?

Section II. Technologies That Can Reduce Hunger and Improve Food Security

  1. What forms of technology can be used to reduce hunger and improve food security?
  2. How would these technological solutions work?
  3. What causes of food insecurity do these technologies address?

Section III. Specific Factors in Chosen Developing Country

  1. Considering the causes of food insecurity, what factors interrupt the flow of food from the source to the people in the developing country you selected? 

           Conclusion

  • Provide a conclusion of half a page minimum that includes a summary of your findings that the United Nations can use to inform future policy decisions.

Success Tips

  • In answering each question, use examples from your developing country to illustrate your points. 
  • The UN needs facts and objective analysis on which to base future policy decisions; avoid personal opinion and make sure your answers are based on information you find through research. 

Formatting Requirements

  • Make sure your paper consists of four to six pages of content (or 1,200 words minimum, not including the cover or reference pages).
  • Create headings for each section of your paper as follows:  
    • Section I. Background
    • Section II. Technologies That Can Reduce Hunger and Improve Food Security
    • Section III. Specific Factors in Chosen Developing Country
  • Use and cite at least five credible sources in your research. A list of potential resources is available below.
  • Make sure your paper contains both in-text citations and a source list, per SWS guidelines: Refer to the document for reference. 
  • Include a cover page with your name, the country you selected, the date you submitted the paper, and your instructors name.

Potential Sources

  1. Peter Timmer. May/June 2015. Food Security and Scarcity: Why Ending Hunger Is So Hard. Foreign Affairs.
  2. The United Nations Population Division. 2017. World Population Prospects: The 2017 Revision.
  3. Will Martin. November 5, 2010. Food Security and Poverty: A Precarious Balance. Let’s Talk Development blog by The World Bank.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY- NEED HELP WRITING AND ORGANIZING THIS ESSAY

February 26, 2020 No Comments English

THIS IS ANOTHER ESSAY 

I am studying abroad and applying to this scholarship. I have to do this essay (a page and a half) and my study abroad advisor gave me a deadline for tomorrow to get it to her so she can review it for me. I have a lot going on right now and can’t focus on it. I have an outline of everything I want to say. However I just can’t organize it and construct a well-written essay due to not being focused at the moment. I need someone that CAN and will be able to do this for me tonight and get it to me tomorrow any time before 11 PM  eastern time. I know this is last minute but like I said I already have the outline and it’s only a page and a half (7,000 characters). I just need someone to actually construct the actual essay for me. I need it to be very well written please. 

Below I have attached the outline I did with specifically what I want to include in the essay. It also have the question the essay is asking and everything in bold and red are the primary focus. 

For this essay I need you to include the things I wrote but make it better and elaborate on them. 

The Statement of Purpose essay is an important factor in the selection process. You should carefully review your essay and ask an advisor to proofread your essay for spelling, grammar, and content prior to submission. In your essay, be specific in describing your individual reasons for studying abroad, keeping in mind that this is a scholarship for academic study abroad and credit-bearing international internships. Please address all of the following questions, in no particular order (max of 7,000 characters):

  • How will studying or interning abroad help you achieve your future academic or professional goals?
  • Why did you select your specific program and host country?
  • What aspects of studying or interning abroad do you expect to be the most challenging for you?
  • What knowledge, skills, and experiences will you draw on to meet these challenges?

These are the questions that have to be answered. In my outline I answered them, but just need help constructing a well written essay. also elaborate on my answers and make it better. 

Criminal Justice

February 26, 2020 2 Comments Law

 

What is more important: our privacy or national security?  Why?  Please use academic resources to support your position.  (preferably about our privacy)

Requirements:

  • Your paper must be at least 500 words.
  • Please double space your paper and use Times New Roman 12 point font. 
  • APA format.  Please utilize appropriate citations and references for sources.  A minimum of two (2) academic sources is required. 
  • Please include your word count at the end of your assignment.
  • no abstract needed 

Discussion-04

February 26, 2020 No Comments Information Systems

 

Chapter 19 introduced the impact of the global digital divide. According to the authors, countries that lag behind the rest of the worlds ICT capabilities encounter difficulties at various levels. Discuss specific areas, both within and outside, eGovernance, in which citizens living in a country that lags behind the rest of the world in ICT capacity are lacking. Include in your discussion quality of life, sustainability, safety, affluence, and any other areas that you find of interest. Use at least 8-10 sentences to discuss this topic. 

To complete this assignment, you must do the following:

A) Create a new thread. As indicated above, discuss specific areas, both within and outside, eGovernance, in which citizens living in a country that lags behind the rest of the world in ICT capacity are lacking. Include in your discussion quality of life, sustainability, safety, affluence, and any other areas that you find of interest. Use at least 8-10 sentences to discuss this topic.

B) Select AT LEAST 3 other students’ threads and post substantive comments on those threads, evaluating the pros and cons of that students recommendations. Your comments should extend the conversation started with the thread.

ALL original posts and comments must be substantive.

Titanic Question

February 26, 2020 4 Comments Engineering

The goal of the project is to predict what type of persons were more likely to survive? The features available are Name, Age, Gender, Fare Class, etc. Data dictionary is provided in the appendix. Data is partitioned into (1) ProjectTrain.csv, and (2) ProjectTest.csv. Use Train data to develop the model and report performance results on the Test dataset.