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Megan St. Jacques Aug 5, 2021 1:25 PM Megan St. Jacques Liberty University Discussion Board: Statistical Analysis Dr. Gary Killam August 8, 2021 Introduction Descriptive statistics are used by researchers to help examine and explain research data that has been collected about any given topic (Vito & Higgins, 2016). More specifically, common descriptive statistics are mean, median, mode and variance (Vito & Higgins, 2016). Using these statistics, researchers are better able to analyze and interpret data they have collected by breaking the data down and using it to find meaningful trends in the findings. Those trends are used to improve the program or research topic. In terms of drug courts, descriptive statistics can be a vital tool to the implementation and improvement of the program. Before the Implementation of Drug Court Before implementation of drug court, there are a few descriptive measures that would be examined. First, the area that was implementing the drug court would need to gather data on the recidivism and overdose rate of individuals that the court would serve. After collecting the data, the researchers would take the mean, median and mode of the numbers to easier compare the data upon implementation of the program. As research has indicated, drug court programs are vital to getting individuals with substance abuse problems help as opposed to throwing them in jail to handle problems on their own (Robertson & Swartz, 2018). Ultimately, the more help individuals are given, the less likely their substance abuse problems are to continue in the future. After the Implementation of Drug Court After a substantial amount of time has passed, the researchers would again collect the number of overdoses and the recidivism rate in the area that participated in the drug court. Once the numbers were gathered, the mean, median and mode of that data would be gathered. To confirm that the drug court was successful, the numbers of the before and after would be compared. If the mean, median and mode of the data was significantly lower, it can be determined that the program was implemented properly and effective. However, if the numbers were the same or even higher, the program should be evaluated to determine what improvements could be made to better the results. For example, one research article indicates that research findings can help allocate resources to individuals who are participating in the drug court program (Shannon, et. al., 2018). Understanding this notion comes through analysis of data from drug courts. Catholic Worldview One of the main proponents of the criminal justice system is a belief in helping individuals, whether that is the criminal or the victim. As a passage in the Holy Bible states, “but to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased” (King James Bible, 1769/2021, Hebrews 13:16). Therefore, to live a way that would plea ...
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Bitna Kim
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The effectiveness of sex offender treatment programs continues to generate misinformation and disagreement. Some literature
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The topic of sex offenders generally elicits fear and anxiety
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dents who reported higher levels of fear of sex offenders were
more supportive of registration requirements for sex offenders.
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this review of meta-analyses suggest that sex offender treatments can be considered as ‘‘proven’’ or at least ‘‘promising,’’ while age
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The topic of sex offenders generally elicits fear and anxiety
from the public and contributes to punitive policies aimed at
harsh, exclusionary punishments. The perspective that commu-
nities need to be protected from sex offenders through incar-
ceration and surveillance often overshadows the prospects
that treatment can also provide public safety. In their study,
Kernsmith, Craun, and Foster (2009) found that citizen respon-
dents who reported higher levels of fear of sex offenders were
more supportive of registration requirements for sex offenders.
Levenson, Brannon, Fortney, and Baker (2007) also reported
that public perceptions of sex offenders reflect public anxiety
and support for community protection.
Although negative attitudes toward sex offenders are not
reflective of all countries, cultural differences and historical
context can account for less punitive public responses. For
example, McAlinden (2012) found that therapeutic interven-
tions for sex offenders were more prevalent in European coun-
tries than in England and Wales. She attributes this to a more
scientific and medical approach to sex offending across Europe
and less emphasis on ‘‘sexual abuse as a moral, legal, and social
problem’’ (p. 170). Nevertheless, the sex offender problem has
become more serious across Europe and policies reflect a shift
toward more punitive attitudes and sanctions (McAlinden,
2012). Not only in European countries but also in the United
States, one of the misgivings about how to respond to sex
offenders concerns the effectiveness of treatment.
In this article, the authors address the treatment issue by
updat.
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1) Sex offender treatments that utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention, such as with multisystemic therapy, can be considered "proven" or "promising" in reducing recidivism according to the criteria used.
2) Younger sex offenders may be more responsive to treatment, as cognitive behavioral approaches were found to be most effective for juvenile sex offenders in reducing recidivism.
3) While hormonal treatments can reduce recidivism, cognitive behavioral therapy tends to have higher completion rates and may be more advantageous as a treatment approach.
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Read your selected empirical research article, and identify whether the study is a quantitative or qualitative study. Justify the reasons why you believe it is a quantitative or qualitative study. (Your instructor will indicate to you if you are correct in identifying the research design. This will point you to whether you will use the “Quantitative Article and Review Critique” or the “Qualitative Article and Review Critique” guidelines for the final assignment in week 10.)
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Describe the sampling methods in your own words (paraphrase, do not quote from the article).
Describe the generalizability or the transferability of the research finding based on the sampling method.
Discuss the limitations the article identified with the sample and how those limitations affect the reliability or credibility.
Explain one recommendation you would make to improve the sampling plan of the study that would address these limitations in future research.
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Quantitative/Mixed-Methods
Abstract
Case studies which are done in the field of medicine work towards improving the health of the population. There are some of the parts contained in case studies which are abstract, results, limitations of results, conclusions, and applications. The common statistical methods used in research are descriptive numerical and qualitative thematic analyses. The results of the studies show that equal participation of individuals in the health sector will help boost public health. Limitations of results are that although some strategies may work towards improving health sector, not all of them are effective.
Public health is an important sector in any country for it directly affects the economy of the nation. There need to be certain ways which should be employed with the aim of supporting and improving public health. In this paper, I am going to examine 4 contemporary peer-reviewed articles which employ quantitative or mixed-methods concerning ways on how to improve the health of the public. The interest of the paper is to aid in achieving the best impact in public health sector via using programs which will improve health outcomes drastically. Enhancement of public health will in return help to improve the well-being of populations across the world. Public health awareness on how to avoid unhealthy lifestyles should be created.
In the articles, samples and populations used were appropriate for it showed the real representative of the population at hand. All the samples used in the 4-contemporary peer-reviewed articles fulfilled the rule of thumb hence making them appropriate. The samples used were suitable for they were used to estimate the population parameters for it stood for the entire inhabitants. The samples used were larger but not too large to consume more resources of money and time. The larger sample has helped to produce accurate results making the samples valid and appropriate. The appropriateness of the samples used in these articles, it has been proved via usage of target variance. In using target variance an estimate to be derived from the model eventually attained.
Each article which has been used includes having results, limitations of results, conclusions, and applications. The first contemporary peer-reviewed article is entitled, Refugee women’s involvements of maternity-care facilities in Canada: a methodical review using a description synthesis written by Gina MA Higginbottom, Myfanwy Morgan, Miranda Alexandre, Yvonne Chiu, Joan Forgeron, Deb Kocay and Rubina Barolia. The article was published 11 February 2015. The results show that there needs to have a healthier understanding of the aspects that produce discrepancies in availability, adequacy, and outcomes during parenthood care (Higginbottom, Morgan, Alexandre, Chiu, Forg ...
Running head VETERANS PTSD CAUSES, TREATMENTS, AND SUPPORT SYSTEM.docx
The document discusses research on PTSD causes, treatments, and support systems for veterans. It summarizes five research studies that evaluate PTSD among veterans. The studies examine predictors of symptom change during intensive outpatient treatment, the feasibility of computerized executive function training, nature-based therapy as an alternative treatment, screening and treatment of moral injury, and the relationship between PTSD, depression, and health behaviors. The document concludes that understanding PTSD symptoms and integrating both medical and conventional interventions can improve treatment effectiveness for veterans. Evaluating different treatment approaches is important to ensure consistency in care and program modifications.
Running head VETERANS PTSD CAUSES, TREATMENTS, AND SUPPORT SYSTEM.docx
Running head: VETERANS PTSD CAUSES, TREATMENTS, AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS 1
VETERANS PTSD CAUSES, TREATMENTS, AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS 3
Veterans PTSD Causes, Treatments, and Support systems
Yoan Collado
Carlos Albizu University
Veterans PTSD Causes, Treatments, and Support systems
Evaluations on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among veterans is imperative for a positive health outcome. The evaluations and analysis of the results ensure that barriers to treatment are addressed and have access to the available support systems. Studies carried out have depicted the successes of the treatments and support programs in the health systems to veterans. Modifications on the systems have also been recommended to combat and control PTSD. Alternative approaches such as computerized systems, natural treatment methods, and home-based systems are also essential in providing a holistic approach in PTSD treatments. Treatment methods success ensures that veterans do not fall victim to depression, which can result in chronic diseases. This can be as a result of negative health behaviors and lifestyles. Understanding the consequences of PTSD among veterans will ensure that approaches utilized offer not only treatment methods but also offer support systems for general wellbeing.
The first source focuses on the treatment and success of three-week outpatient program by “evaluating patterns and predictors of symptom change during a three-week intensive outpatient treatment for veterans with PTSD.” The study is evidence-based on statistics drawn from the program and modifications for optimal success rates. 191 veterans were the participants in the research comprising of a daily group and individual Cognitive Processing Therapy (Zalta et al., 2018). The data was analyzed from the sample cohorts in accordance with military and demographic characteristics. Measures in the study involved treatment engagement as well as comparison of pre-treatment and post-treatment changes (Zalta et al., 2018). The results showed progress in the evaluation of predictors and patterns in treatment changes. Procedures utilized involved group sessions with daily activities for the development of the treatment program. Self-report metrics were also applied in the procedures as control groups were challenging in the study. Modified and intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment to veterans showed high success levels in the program (Zalta et al., 2018).
The second source examines a new treatment in exploring the feasibility of computerized, placebo-controlled, and home-based executive function training (EFT) on psychological and neuropsychological functions. The source titled “Computer-based executive function training for combat veterans with PTSD” shows trials in assessing feasibility and predictors output. The study shows how the functions can be useful in brain activation combating PTSD in veterans. Symptoms experienced after treatment on PTSD cases are stimulated through neural and c.
Measuring Drug and Alcohol Use AmongCollege Student-Athletes
Measuring Drug and Alcohol Use Among
College Student-Athletes∗
James N. Druckman, Northwestern University
Mauro Gilli, Northwestern University
Samara Klar, University of Arizona
Joshua Robison, Aahus University
Objective. Few issues in athletics today receive more attention than drug and alcohol usage, especially
when it comes to college athletics. We seek to address self-report biases related to drug usage and
heavy drinking. Methods. We employ an experimental measurement technique. Results. Our results
suggest that a greater percentage of student-athletes from a major conference knowingly engage in
these two behaviors than self-reports indicate. Specifically, we find 37 percent of respondents seem
to have taken banned performance-enhancing drugs (compared to 4.9 percent who directly admit
to doing so when asked), and 46 percent seem to have consumed more than five drinks in a week
(compared to about 3 percent who openly admit to doing so). Conclusions. We provide evidence for
the extent of self-underreporting when it comes to drug and alcohol usage among college athletes.
That said, future work is needed to accurately pinpoint specific substances and the frequency with
which they are taken; for example, it could be the percentage of individuals using banned substances
stems from consuming significant concentrations of caffeine (e.g., multiple cups of coffee).
Drug and alcohol use by college students is a frequently debated and often controversial
topic. This subject has received particular attention when it comes to student-athletes.
Evidence of the importance of assessing drug and alcohol usage among student-athletes
is exemplified by a 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) report whose
“primary objective [was] to update NCAA policy makers with both current and historical
information concerning levels of drug and alcohol use by student-athletes within college
athletics” (2012: 4). In this article, we employ an experimental technique that allows us
to offer a more accurate assessment of usage than extant studies provide. We begin in the
next section with a literature review that leads us to an explication of our approach. We
then present results from our survey. Our evidence demonstrates that the commonly used
self-report method for estimating drug and alcohol use found in existing studies, including
in the aforementioned NCAA report, seem to understate usage.
The Challenge of Measuring Drug and Alcohol Usage
To our knowledge, there is surprisingly little written on drug use among college student-
athletes and, when it comes to student-athletes’ own input on this controversial issue,
∗Direct correspondence to James N. Druckman, Department of Political Science, Northwestern
University, Scott Hall, 601 University Place, Evanston, IL 60208 〈[email protected]〉. All
data and coding for replication purposes are available at James N. Druckman’s professional webpage
〈http://faculty.wcas.northwestern.edu/�jnd260/publications. ...
FitnessSubstance AbuseDo Alcohol Consumers Exercise More.docx
Fitness/Substance Abuse
Do Alcohol Consumers Exercise More? Findings
From a National Survey
Michael T. French, PhD; Ioana Popovici, PhD; Johanna Catherine Maclean, MA
Abstract
Purpose. Investigate the relationship between alcohol consumption and physical activity
because understanding whether there are common determinants of health behaviors is critical in
designing programs to change risky activities.
Design. Cross-sectional analysis.
Setting. United States.
Subjects. A sample of adults representative of the U.S. population (N 5 230,856) from the
2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
Measures. Several measures of drinking and exercise were analyzed. Specifications included
numerous health, health behavior, socioeconomic, and demographic control variables.
Results. For women, current drinkers exercise 7.2 more minutes per week than abstainers.
Ten extra drinks per month are associated with 2.2 extra minutes per week of physical activity.
When compared with current abstainers, light, moderate, and heavy drinkers exercise 5.7,
10.1, and 19.9 more minutes per week. Drinking is associated with a 10.1 percentage point
increase in the probability of exercising vigorously. Ten extra drinks per month are associated
with a 2.0 percentage point increase in the probability of engaging in vigorous physical activity.
Light, moderate, and heavy drinking are associated with 9.0, 14.3, and 13.7 percentage point
increases in the probability of exercising vigorously. The estimation results for men are similar to
those for women.
Conclusions. Our results strongly suggest that alcohol consumption and physical activity are
positively correlated. The association persists at heavy drinking levels. (Am J Health Promot
2009;24[1]:2–10.)
Key Words: Health Behavior, Lifestyle, Alcohol, Exercise, Health
Consciousness, Sensation Seeking, Prevention Research. Manuscript format:
research, Research purpose: modeling/relationship testing, Study design:
nonexperimental, Outcome measure: physical activity, behavioral, Setting: state/
national, Health focus: fitness/physical activity, Strategy: skill building/behavior
change, Target population age: adult, Target population circumstances:
education/income level and race/ethnicity
PURPOSE
The epidemiologic literature has
firmly established that certain lifestyle
health-related choices are associated
with an elevated risk of morbidity and
mortality.1–3 Excessive alcohol con-
sumption, physical inactivity, smoking,
and unhealthy dietary practices ac-
count for a large proportion of pre-
ventable chronic diseases and deaths in
the United States. However, the precise
association between these behaviors is
still the subject of longstanding debate.
There are reasons to believe that
health behaviors may not be indepen-
dent of each other. One view purports
that individuals’ motivation to prevent
disease or improve health could cause
the clustering of health behaviors.4 In
other words, health consciousness
could l.
Final Paper
This document outlines a proposed research study that aims to examine the relationship between childhood family environment and later drug addiction. The study would use a qualitative design with 200 participants recruited from drug rehabilitation centers and correctional facilities across 10 cities. Participants would complete an open-ended interview about their upbringing, which researchers would code into categories related to family influences, social influences, family relations, and other adversities. Data analysis would include reliability testing and a chi-square test to examine correlations between childhood experiences and drug addiction. Obtaining IRB approval would ensure ethical treatment of participants.
Population health.docx
This document discusses population health and strategies for addressing behavioral risk factors through policy interventions. It provides examples of how smoking bans led more people to quit smoking by making it less socially acceptable. The document advocates for prevention-focused policies and programs to address risky behaviors at a population level in order to reduce healthcare costs. Effective programs require considering how to influence behaviors at both individual and societal levels. Interventions could target behaviors at downstream, midstream, and upstream levels using a population-based model to have the best chance of success.
Evidence-Based-Substance-Use-Disorder-Treatment---Use-of-Medication-Assisted-...
This document discusses evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT). It provides context on Kentucky's high rates of substance use disorders and overdose deaths. The document outlines principles of effective treatment for criminal justice populations, including that treatment should be evidence-based and tailored to individual needs. It describes therapeutic communities and MAT as evidence-based approaches used in Kentucky correctional facilities. Preliminary outcomes data on MAT programs in Kentucky prisons and after release show promise in reducing relapse. Special considerations are discussed for effectively implementing evidence-based practices in criminal justice settings.
Abbade et al. (2016), states that the PICOT format is generally
Abbade et al. (2016), states that the PICOT format is generally applicable to comparative studies or studies of association between exposure and outcome. In breaking down this week’s assignment we will first look at the elements of each provided PICOT question. The first question:
P: Children 5-19 years old
I: Use of motivation interviews during well-child visits to influence BMI, quality of life, and daily physical activity
C: Practice as usual compared to motivational interviews during well-child visits
O: The use of motivation interviews to influence BMI improvement, quality of life, and daily physical activity
T: 8-10-week period
In identifying key search terms for the first PICOT question, I would focus on motivational interviews, well-child visits, BMI, quality of life, physical activity, and an 8-10-week timeframe.
In further investigating the first PICOT question, a research-based intervention that was being addressed was the use of motivational interviews. Borrello et al. (2015), describe motivational interviewing as a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion. The quantifiable outcomes were that those patients who received motivational interviews at their visit showed to have decreased BMI, improved/increased physical activity, and overall improved quality of life. This group of researchers used a meta-synthesis to quantify the research findings with the inclusion of six articles. The use of anthropometric measures, the Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) scale, and pre-and post-measurement data. In the review of the research, I do not feel as though an eight to ten-week timeframe is long enough to measure true raw data of implementing the suggested intervention because maintained BMI decrease, improved physical activity, and quality of life need more time to be assessed. Eight to ten weeks does not allow time for life factors, such as finance, access, patient contact, and measurable outcomes. One positive attribute is that there were pre and post interaction but follow-up and additional conversations/interviews need to be had at the 12-week mark, six-month mark and annual mark need to be addressed, to truly elicit valid outcomes. One of the biggest factors regarding weight is “relapse” or falling back into old patterns or habits and the value of the initial motivational interview could be lost.
In the review of a secondary study that utilized randomized controlled trials, the timeframe of eight to ten weeks was not enough time to truly evaluate the effects of motivational interviews to improve BMI, physical activity and quality of life. Three months was the time frame that this group utilized. Luque et al. (2018), found that positive effe ...
Running head GUN CONTROL DILEMMA .docx
This document discusses three cases involving issues in healthcare organizations that led to negative patient outcomes or violations of policies/laws. The first case involves a medication error and lack of patient monitoring at a hospital that led to a patient's disability. The second case involves potential insurance fraud at an insurance company where medical decisions were made without proper review of patient records. The third case discusses extremely long wait times at a veterans hospital that led to deaths, and an attempt to hide wait time data. The document provides these cases as options for an assignment analyzing organizational structures, policies, ethics, and laws to develop a risk management or compliance plan to address the issues and prevent future occurrences.
Project ManagementYaumara CanoKaplan University1.docx
Project Management
Yaumara Cano
Kaplan University
1
introduction
Clinical studies are purposed to help physicians and other interested parties to make health improvements on how issues are handles.
The United States currently faces a large number of health issues.
Obesity is among the common health issues that the country is facing, which requires intervention.
The country is currently the leading place with the largest number of people with this condition (Booth, Charlton, & Gulliford, 2016).
Obesity has been an issues of concern to many in the United States, mainly because the country is the leading nation in the world with the largest population of obese individuals.
The need to implement effectiveness and ensure that people regain their health is essential for the health industry of the country.
This presentation aims to present a research study on this issue and it provide recommendation of effective intervention measures that should be taken to address the issue.
2
Over view of the study
Obesity is currently affecting more than 37.9 percent of all the adults in the United States.
Annually, the government spends about 147 million dollars to address issues related to obesity only.
With this issue being extremely important, the study aims to obtain more information about the issue in the country.
The study then aims to use the findings that will be obtained to make recommendations of appropriate intervention strategies.
Statistical evidence clarify that obesity is a significant problem in the United States. Through this condition, more than 37.9 percent of the United States feel adverse negative effects, and are considered less healthy compared to other people.
This study has its main purpose being to make sure that effective strategies have been developed through which the issue will become less significant in terms of effect and money.
3
Clinical question definition (PICOT)
PICOT is a research explanation model which stands for people/population, intervention, comparison, outcome and time.
The population that is aimed to benefit from this study is both the young, the youths and the old who can obtain the condition of obesity (Mehta, Elo, Aromaa, & Koskinen, 2017).
The study facts and results are however based on data collected from people between the age of 20 and 30 years
The population under focus on this study is thus youths of between 20 and 30 years of age. This sample population was mainly chosen because it constitutes of the largest population of obese people in the country.
The study however aims at making sure that the identified research study respondents are randomly obtained from different areas and people living in different life styles.
4
Clinical question definition (PICOT)
Intervention that is intended for the patients is to provide recommendation that will help these patients manage to have their lives improved and recovering from the condition.
The study also aims to reduce the rate of pe.
MGT 4399 Quality Management Module 5 Journal Root C
MGT 4399: Quality Management
Module 5 Journal: Root Cause Analysis
Guidelines and Rubric
In this journal, you will continue to build your understanding of the DMAIC methodology of quality management by applying the skills and
knowledge you have learned in this module to the process you have been exploring throughout the previous modules’ journals. Specifically, you
will apply a Lean root cause analysis tool such as the 5 Whys, fishbone diagram, Pareto chart, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA),
scatter plot diagram, etc.
For this journal assignment, be sure to include the following:
● Identify the process problem
● Apply a Lean root cause analysis tool to reduce the problem to its logical root cause solution
● Determine the root causes
Guidelines for Submission: Your journal entry should include either an attachment or link to a diagram, bulleted list, flowchart, or bar graph of
the problem and solution depending on the tool selected.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center.
Rubric
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Process
Problem
Identifies the process problem. N/A Does not identify the process problem. 10
Lean Root
Tool
Applies a Lean root cause analysis
tool.
Application of a Lean root cause analysis tool is
unclear or inappropriate.
Does not apply a Lean root cause
analysis tool.
40
Root
Cause
Determine the root causes. Root causes are unclear or inaccurate. Does not determine the root causes. 40
Mechanics No grammar or spelling errors that
distract the reader from the content. All
sources used are cited using APA
Style, 6th ed.
Minor errors in grammar or spelling that distract
the reader from the content. All sources used are
cited using APA Style, 6th ed.
Major errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from the
content and/or errors made in citing
sources using APA Style, 6th ed.
10
MGT 4399: Quality Management
Total = 100%
Topic: Disparities in healthcare in USA
Writing chapter 4 (Data and Analysis) Everything that needs to be in this chapter is on the PowerPoint. Again, only chapter 4 needed.
8 pages
Reporting Results
This chapter includes a presentation and analysis of the data. The tone of the chapter is purely objective, devoid of assumptions and interpretations.
Following a summary of the research data (include whether your data are qualitative or quantitative), Chapter IV should be organized in a manner consistent with the research hypotheses. First, present data related to the first hypothesis. (3 hypotheses for this topic) It is usually a good idea to restate your hypothesis. (See initial proposal document) If you use tables, which are an effective way to present quantitative data, your description and analysis of the data should precede the table, not come afterwards. Be sure to sta ...
NRNPPRAC 6645 Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation TemplateWe.docx
NRNP/PRAC 6645 Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Template
Week (enter week #): (Enter assignment title)
Student Name
College of Nursing-PMHNP, Walden University
NRNP 6635: Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning
Faculty Name
Assignment Due Date
Subjective:
CC (chief complaint):
HPI:
(include psychiatric ROS rule out)
Past Psychiatric History:
·
General Statement:
·
Caregivers (if applicable):
·
Hospitalizations:
·
Medication trials:
·
Psychotherapy or
Previous Psychiatric Diagnosis:
Substance Current Use and History:
Family Psychiatric/Substance Use History:
Psychosocial History:
Medical History:
·
Current Medications:
·
Allergies:
·
Reproductive Hx:
Objective:
Diagnostic results:
Assessment:
Mental Status Examination:
Differential Diagnoses:
Reflections:
Case Formulation and Treatment Plan:
References
© 2021 Walden University
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Community Needs Assessment
Tierainie C. Johnson
Capella University
Program Development and Evaluation In HS
Professor Kelly White
October 30, 2022
Community Needs Assessment
Introduction
Social problem defines notable behavior condition, presenting negative outcomes and consequences to a significant number of people, and is recognized as a problem that requires redress for an effective solution (Chambers and Bonk, 2013). As a community health expert and professional a consideration of a social problem are critical to accommodating identification, assessment, management, and control towards a notable goal of possessing positive implications for the overall population. Substance and drug abuse is one notable social problem with negative implications and consequences for a significant number of individuals in a community. According to the authors, there is significant National survey data that describes the impacts of substance and drug abuse in the USA (McLellan, 2017). In this case, there is specific attention to drug abuse among adolescents in California State, accommodating effective data for assessment to provide the critical framework in addressing the unmet community needs in managing drug abuse among youths. According to California Health Care Almanac, there is an increasing number of young with substance abuse and mental disorder. Similarly, key findings indicate that there is a serious emotional disturbance among youth and adolescents due to substance-related problems with one in eight teens reporting a major depressive episode in 2014–2015, up from one in 11 in 2011–2012. Similarly, 9% of adolescents of age between 12 and 17 reported the use of a substance such as alcohol (California Health Care Almanac, 2018). Admittedly, substance and drug abuse among youths and adolescents in California is an issue tha.
Child Outcome Rating Scale (CORS)
The original validation of the CORS for kids and the ORS for adolescents. Allowed the benefits of client based outcome feedback to expand to youth and family and paved the way to the current RCT with kids in the schools.
32Dissertation ProspectusFactors Influenci
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Dissertation Prospectus
Factors Influencing Individuals' Decision to Utilize Mental Health in South Texas
Submitted by:
James Dada
April 5, 2020
The Prospectus Overview and Instructions
Prospectus Instructions:
1. Read the entire Prospectus Template to understand the requirements for writing your prospectus. Each section contains a narrative overview of what should be included in the section and a table with required criteria for each section. WRITE TO THE CRITERIA, as they will be used to assess the prospectus for overall quality and feasibility of your proposed research study.
2. As you draft each section, delete the narrative instructions and insert your work related to that section. Use the criterion table for each section to ensure that you address the requirements for that particular section. Do not delete/remove the criterion table as this is used by you and your committee to evaluate your prospectus.
3. Prior to submitting your prospectus for review by your chair or methodologist, use the criteria table for each section to complete a realistic self-evaluation, inserting what you believe is your score for each listed criterion into the Learner Self-Evaluation column. This is an exercise in self-evaluation and critical reflection, and to ensure that you completed all sections, addressing all required criteria for that section.
4. The scoring for the criteria ranges from a 0-3 as defined below. Complete a realistic and thoughtful evaluation of your work. Your chair and methodologist will also use the criterion tables to evaluate your work.
5. Your Prospectus should be no longer than 6-10 pages when the tables are deleted.
Score
Assessment
0
Item Not Present
1
Item is Present. Does Not Meet Expectations. Revisions are Required: Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. All items scored at 1 must be addressed by learner per reviewer comments.
2
Item is Acceptable. Meets Expectations.Some Revisions May Be Required Now or in the Future. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Any item scored at 2 must be addressed by the learner per the reviewer comments.
3
Item Exceeds Expectations. No Revisions Required. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. No changes required.
Dissertation Prospectus
Introduction
This research study will examine the factors according to mental health providers that influence an individuals' decision to utilize mental health services in South Texas. This research will help us understand why individuals choose to utilize or reject mental health services in the state. Researchers (AUTH YEAR) have expressed a need for further research on the reasons why people decide to utilize or reject mental health services. In South Texas this research is needed because XXXXXXX. There is a ...
9. Dividend payments Seashore Salt Co. has surplus cash. Its CFO d.docx
9. Dividend payments Seashore Salt Co. has surplus cash. Its CFO decides to pay back $4 per share to investors by initiating a regular dividend of $1 per quarter or $4 per year. The stock price jumps to $90 when the payout is announced.
a. Why does the stock price increase?
Answer: An announcement of a dividend increase is good news to investors. Investors know that managers are reluctant to reduce dividends and will not increase dividends unless they are confident that the payment can be maintained. Therefore announcement of a dividend increase signals managers’ confidence in future profits, and thus the stock price rises with the announcement.
b. What happens to the stock price when the stock goes ex dividend?
Answer: On the ex-dividend date the price will fall by approximately the dividend amount ($1) because buyers of the stock on the ex-dividend date are not entered on the company’s books before the record date and not entitled to the dividend.
10. Repurchases Look again at Problem 9. Assume instead that the CFO announces a stock repurchase of $4 per share instead of a cash dividend.
a. What happens to the stock price when the repurchase is announced? Would you expect the price to increase to $90? Explain briefly.
Answer: The announcement of a share repurchase is not a commitment to continue repurchases, so the information content of a repurchase announcement is less strong and the stock may not rise as much.
b. Suppose the stock is repurchased immediately after the announcement. Would the repurchase result in an additional stock-price increase?
Answer: The value of any information in the announcement should be immediately priced into the stock. Thus, there should not be any additional stock-price increase.
Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 12(2) 41
Rural Adolescent Substance Abuse: Prevention Implications from the Evidence
Jason Allen Gregg, APRN, FNP-C, DNP
1
1
Assistant Professor of Clinical, FNP Program Coordinator, College of Nursing, University of
Cincinnati, [email protected]
Abstract
Purpose: To identify appropriate adolescent substance abuse prevention programming for rural
populations through the application of three concepts: effectiveness (best clinical evidence),
efficiency (benefit to rural populations), and equality (access).
Methods: A review of the literature guided by these concepts was conducted to identify criteria
essential to the tailored development of rural adolescent substance abuse prevention
programming. An advanced search of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices
(NREPP) was then conducted using criteria tailored to rural populations.
Findings: Results from the literature search support the inclusion of two components directed at
improving quality of outcomes through a customized approach to rural adolescent substance
abuse prevention programming: inclusion of paren.
Homework assignmentPlease annotate one artwork you like from this.docx
Homework assignment:
Please annotate one artwork you like from this week’s textbook
reading or Smarthistory. Whenever I am writing for research
presentation or publication, this is how I begin. The point is to make
sure you’re not missing anything in terms of basic data or
interpretive frameworks. When I take notes on a lecture at a
conference, this is the way I like to organize my notes, as well.
Format
Identify the artwork
Identify Period Style
Identify Subject Matter
Discuss Historical Context
Discuss Visual Elements (Line, Color, Texture, Composition etc.)
Discuss Its Place in Ideas or Culture of the Time
.
Homeland Security efforts are ably reinforced by Homeland Defense an.docx
Homeland Security efforts are ably reinforced by Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA), which are missions executed by the Department of Defense (DOD), most specifically by the Combatant Command, United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). In supporting the nation when requested by DHS, FEMA, or other lead federal agencies, or as directed by the president or the secretary of defense, DOD provides many unique capabilities for crisis response. One specific function used most notably during the post-Hurricane Katrina period was the use of airborne assets to provide damage assessments and to gauge the extent of the sea surge at various times during the recovery.
The function of deploying such assets is traditionally called
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
(ISR). Yet the U.S. military cannot legally collect intelligence on U.S. citizens. Consequently, the action, as performed during the hurricane recovery operations described here, is known as
incident awareness and assessments
(IAA). For some, the difference between these terms is merely semantics; for many, IAA differs both symbolically and practically from ISR, if not in how information is collected, then in how it is used and the motivation behind the collection. (The Web site for IAA reference is under Web sites references below.)
Assignment Guidelines
Address the following in 5–7 paragraphs:
Do you believe the distinction between ISR and IAA lies simply with terminology (and therefore there is little or no difference) or that there is a separation between the concepts? Explain and defend your answer fully. You may choose to research the topic more fully.
Contemplating the ethics of using IAA in the homeland, list at least 3 benefits of its use where ethics might potentially be secondary.
List at least 2–3 costs or opposing views to its use and how IAA—or the information gathered—might be misused or abused.
What if criminal activity (like acres of tended marijuana) was observed during IAA missions intended to conduct damage assessments? How should such information be handled?
Do you believe converting the term
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
to
incident awareness and assessments
for operations conducted in the homeland was wise or frivolous (or described otherwise)? Explain and defend your answer fully.
What is the value of using carefully selected terminology for operations in the homeland?
How does the symbolism of IAA potentially aid homeland security professionals in performing their jobs?
How does the symbolism of ISR potentially hinder homeland security professionals in performing their jobs?
Among the Web sites listed for this unit, you will find the Air Forces North (AFNORTH) Incident Awareness and Assessment Handbook, June 2010.
Why do you think this manual on IAA is available from open-source sites?
Do you think there might be ethical considerations to publicizing the use and purposes of IAA? Name and discuss at least 1.
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reviews conclude that treatment does not reduce recidivism while others suggest that specific types of treatment may warrant
optimism. The principal purpose of this study is to update the most recent meta-analyses of sex offender treatments and to com-
pare the findings with an earlier study that reviewed the meta-analytic studies published from 1995 to 2002. More importantly,
this study examines effect sizes across different age populations and effect sizes across various sex offender treatments. Results of
this review of meta-analyses suggest that sex offender treatments can be considered as ‘‘proven’’ or at least ‘‘promising,’’ while age
of participants and intervention type may influence the success of treatment for sex offenders. The implications of these findings
include achieving a broader understanding of intervention moderators, applying such interventions to juvenile and adult offenders,
and outlining future areas of research.
Keywords
offenders, sexual assault, recidivism, intervention
Introduction
The topic of sex offenders generally elicits fear and anxiety
from the public and contributes to punitive policies aimed at
harsh, exclusionary punishments. The perspective that commu-
nities need to be protected from sex offenders through incar-
ceration and surveillance often overshadows the prospects
that treatment can also provide public safety. In their study,
Kernsmith, Craun, and Foster (2009) found that citizen respon-
dents who reported higher levels of fear of sex offenders were
more supportive of registration requirements for sex offenders.
Levenson, Brannon, Fortney, and Baker (2007) also reported
that public perceptions of sex offenders reflect public anxiety
and support for community protection.
Although negative attitudes toward sex offenders are not
reflective of all countries, cultural differences and historical
context can account for less punitive public responses. For
example, McAlinden (2012) found that therapeutic interven-
tions for sex offenders were more prevalent in European coun-
tries than in England and Wales. She attributes this to a more
scientific and medical approach to sex offending across Europe
and less emphasis on ‘‘sexual abuse as a moral, legal, and social
problem’’ (p. 170). Nevertheless, the sex offender problem has
become more serious across Europe and policies reflect a shift
toward more punitive attitudes and sanctions (McAlinden,
2012). Not only in European countries but also in the United
States, one of the misgivings about how to respond to sex
offenders concerns the effectiveness of treatment.
In this article, the authors address the treatment issue by
updat.
ArticleSex Offender Recidivism Revisited Review ofRecen.docx
Article
Sex Offender Recidivism Revisited: Review of
Recent Meta-analyses on the Effects of Sex
Offender Treatment
Bitna Kim
1
, Peter J. Benekos
2
, and Alida V. Merlo
1
Abstract
The effectiveness of sex offender treatment programs continues to generate misinformation and disagreement. Some literature
reviews conclude that treatment does not reduce recidivism while others suggest that specific types of treatment may warrant
optimism. The principal purpose of this study is to update the most recent meta-analyses of sex offender treatments and to com-
pare the findings with an earlier study that reviewed the meta-analytic studies published from 1995 to 2002. More importantly,
this study examines effect sizes across different age populations and effect sizes across various sex offender treatments. Results of
this review of meta-analyses suggest that sex offender treatments can be considered as ‘‘proven’’ or at least ‘‘promising,’’ while age
of participants and intervention type may influence the success of treatment for sex offenders. The implications of these findings
include achieving a broader understanding of intervention moderators, applying such interventions to juvenile and adult offenders,
and outlining future areas of research.
Keywords
offenders, sexual assault, recidivism, intervention
Introduction
The topic of sex offenders generally elicits fear and anxiety
from the public and contributes to punitive policies aimed at
harsh, exclusionary punishments. The perspective that commu-
nities need to be protected from sex offenders through incar-
ceration and surveillance often overshadows the prospects
that treatment can also provide public safety. In their study,
Kernsmith, Craun, and Foster (2009) found that citizen respon-
dents who reported higher levels of fear of sex offenders were
more supportive of registration requirements for sex offenders.
Levenson, Brannon, Fortney, and Baker (2007) also reported
that public perceptions of sex offenders reflect public anxiety
and support for community protection.
Although negative attitudes toward sex offenders are not
reflective of all countries, cultural differences and historical
context can account for less punitive public responses. For
example, McAlinden (2012) found that therapeutic interven-
tions for sex offenders were more prevalent in European coun-
tries than in England and Wales. She attributes this to a more
scientific and medical approach to sex offending across Europe
and less emphasis on ‘‘sexual abuse as a moral, legal, and social
problem’’ (p. 170). Nevertheless, the sex offender problem has
become more serious across Europe and policies reflect a shift
toward more punitive attitudes and sanctions (McAlinden,
2012). Not only in European countries but also in the United
States, one of the misgivings about how to respond to sex
offenders concerns the effectiveness of treatment.
In this article, the authors address the treatment issue by
updat.
ArticleSex Offender Recidivism Revisited Review ofRecen.docx
This document summarizes a study that reviewed 11 meta-analyses on the effects of sex offender treatment programs. The main findings are:
1) Sex offender treatments that utilize cognitive behavioral therapy and relapse prevention, such as with multisystemic therapy, can be considered "proven" or "promising" in reducing recidivism according to the criteria used.
2) Younger sex offenders may be more responsive to treatment, as cognitive behavioral approaches were found to be most effective for juvenile sex offenders in reducing recidivism.
3) While hormonal treatments can reduce recidivism, cognitive behavioral therapy tends to have higher completion rates and may be more advantageous as a treatment approach.
Using the empirical research article that your instructor approved i
Using the empirical research article that your instructor approved in the Week 5 assignment, ask yourself: “Is this a quantitative research article or a qualitative research article?” Remember, in quantitative research, the emphasis is on measuring social phenomenon because it is assumed that everything can be observed, measured, and quantified. On the other hand, in qualitative research, it is assumed that social phenomenon cannot be easily reduced and broken down into concepts that can be measured and quantified. Instead, there may be different meanings to phenomenon and experiences. Often in qualitative research, researchers use interviews, focus groups and observations to gather data and then report their findings using words and quotations.
Consider how these different methods affect the sampling design and recruitment strategy, and ask yourself how the recruitment of research participants will affect the findings.
For this Assignment, submit a 3-4 page paper. Complete the following:
Read your selected empirical research article, and identify whether the study is a quantitative or qualitative study. Justify the reasons why you believe it is a quantitative or qualitative study. (Your instructor will indicate to you if you are correct in identifying the research design. This will point you to whether you will use the “Quantitative Article and Review Critique” or the “Qualitative Article and Review Critique” guidelines for the final assignment in week 10.)
Using the empirical research article, focus on the sampling method in the study and begin to evaluate the sampling method by answering the following:
Describe the sampling methods in your own words (paraphrase, do not quote from the article).
Describe the generalizability or the transferability of the research finding based on the sampling method.
Discuss the limitations the article identified with the sample and how those limitations affect the reliability or credibility.
Explain one recommendation you would make to improve the sampling plan of the study that would address these limitations in future research.
Child Maltreatment and Disaster Prevention: A Qualitative Study of Community Agency Perspectives
Shannon Self-Brown
, PhD,*
Page Anderson
, PhD,†
Shannan Edwards
, MS,† and
Tia McGill
, MPH*
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Abstract
Introduction:
Child maltreatment (CM) is a significant public health problem that increases following natural disasters. Ecological approaches have been used to study these complex phenomena, and the current research fits within this perspective by conducting qualitative interviews with disaster response and family-serving community agencies. The purpose of the study was to identify whether or not community agencies identified CM as an issue that is relevant for disaster planning and response and their perspectiv ...
QuantitativeMixed-MethodsAmerican InterContinental Un.docx
Quantitative/Mixed-Methods
American InterContinental University
March 27, 2018
Running head: QUANTITATIVE/MIXED-METHODS
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QUANTITATIVE/MIXED-METHODS
2
Quantitative/Mixed-Methods
Abstract
Case studies which are done in the field of medicine work towards improving the health of the population. There are some of the parts contained in case studies which are abstract, results, limitations of results, conclusions, and applications. The common statistical methods used in research are descriptive numerical and qualitative thematic analyses. The results of the studies show that equal participation of individuals in the health sector will help boost public health. Limitations of results are that although some strategies may work towards improving health sector, not all of them are effective.
Public health is an important sector in any country for it directly affects the economy of the nation. There need to be certain ways which should be employed with the aim of supporting and improving public health. In this paper, I am going to examine 4 contemporary peer-reviewed articles which employ quantitative or mixed-methods concerning ways on how to improve the health of the public. The interest of the paper is to aid in achieving the best impact in public health sector via using programs which will improve health outcomes drastically. Enhancement of public health will in return help to improve the well-being of populations across the world. Public health awareness on how to avoid unhealthy lifestyles should be created.
In the articles, samples and populations used were appropriate for it showed the real representative of the population at hand. All the samples used in the 4-contemporary peer-reviewed articles fulfilled the rule of thumb hence making them appropriate. The samples used were suitable for they were used to estimate the population parameters for it stood for the entire inhabitants. The samples used were larger but not too large to consume more resources of money and time. The larger sample has helped to produce accurate results making the samples valid and appropriate. The appropriateness of the samples used in these articles, it has been proved via usage of target variance. In using target variance an estimate to be derived from the model eventually attained.
Each article which has been used includes having results, limitations of results, conclusions, and applications. The first contemporary peer-reviewed article is entitled, Refugee women’s involvements of maternity-care facilities in Canada: a methodical review using a description synthesis written by Gina MA Higginbottom, Myfanwy Morgan, Miranda Alexandre, Yvonne Chiu, Joan Forgeron, Deb Kocay and Rubina Barolia. The article was published 11 February 2015. The results show that there needs to have a healthier understanding of the aspects that produce discrepancies in availability, adequacy, and outcomes during parenthood care (Higginbottom, Morgan, Alexandre, Chiu, Forg ...
Running head VETERANS PTSD CAUSES, TREATMENTS, AND SUPPORT SYSTEM.docx
The document discusses research on PTSD causes, treatments, and support systems for veterans. It summarizes five research studies that evaluate PTSD among veterans. The studies examine predictors of symptom change during intensive outpatient treatment, the feasibility of computerized executive function training, nature-based therapy as an alternative treatment, screening and treatment of moral injury, and the relationship between PTSD, depression, and health behaviors. The document concludes that understanding PTSD symptoms and integrating both medical and conventional interventions can improve treatment effectiveness for veterans. Evaluating different treatment approaches is important to ensure consistency in care and program modifications.
Running head VETERANS PTSD CAUSES, TREATMENTS, AND SUPPORT SYSTEM.docx
Running head: VETERANS PTSD CAUSES, TREATMENTS, AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS 1
VETERANS PTSD CAUSES, TREATMENTS, AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS 3
Veterans PTSD Causes, Treatments, and Support systems
Yoan Collado
Carlos Albizu University
Veterans PTSD Causes, Treatments, and Support systems
Evaluations on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among veterans is imperative for a positive health outcome. The evaluations and analysis of the results ensure that barriers to treatment are addressed and have access to the available support systems. Studies carried out have depicted the successes of the treatments and support programs in the health systems to veterans. Modifications on the systems have also been recommended to combat and control PTSD. Alternative approaches such as computerized systems, natural treatment methods, and home-based systems are also essential in providing a holistic approach in PTSD treatments. Treatment methods success ensures that veterans do not fall victim to depression, which can result in chronic diseases. This can be as a result of negative health behaviors and lifestyles. Understanding the consequences of PTSD among veterans will ensure that approaches utilized offer not only treatment methods but also offer support systems for general wellbeing.
The first source focuses on the treatment and success of three-week outpatient program by “evaluating patterns and predictors of symptom change during a three-week intensive outpatient treatment for veterans with PTSD.” The study is evidence-based on statistics drawn from the program and modifications for optimal success rates. 191 veterans were the participants in the research comprising of a daily group and individual Cognitive Processing Therapy (Zalta et al., 2018). The data was analyzed from the sample cohorts in accordance with military and demographic characteristics. Measures in the study involved treatment engagement as well as comparison of pre-treatment and post-treatment changes (Zalta et al., 2018). The results showed progress in the evaluation of predictors and patterns in treatment changes. Procedures utilized involved group sessions with daily activities for the development of the treatment program. Self-report metrics were also applied in the procedures as control groups were challenging in the study. Modified and intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment to veterans showed high success levels in the program (Zalta et al., 2018).
The second source examines a new treatment in exploring the feasibility of computerized, placebo-controlled, and home-based executive function training (EFT) on psychological and neuropsychological functions. The source titled “Computer-based executive function training for combat veterans with PTSD” shows trials in assessing feasibility and predictors output. The study shows how the functions can be useful in brain activation combating PTSD in veterans. Symptoms experienced after treatment on PTSD cases are stimulated through neural and c.
Measuring Drug and Alcohol Use AmongCollege Student-Athletes
Measuring Drug and Alcohol Use Among
College Student-Athletes∗
James N. Druckman, Northwestern University
Mauro Gilli, Northwestern University
Samara Klar, University of Arizona
Joshua Robison, Aahus University
Objective. Few issues in athletics today receive more attention than drug and alcohol usage, especially
when it comes to college athletics. We seek to address self-report biases related to drug usage and
heavy drinking. Methods. We employ an experimental measurement technique. Results. Our results
suggest that a greater percentage of student-athletes from a major conference knowingly engage in
these two behaviors than self-reports indicate. Specifically, we find 37 percent of respondents seem
to have taken banned performance-enhancing drugs (compared to 4.9 percent who directly admit
to doing so when asked), and 46 percent seem to have consumed more than five drinks in a week
(compared to about 3 percent who openly admit to doing so). Conclusions. We provide evidence for
the extent of self-underreporting when it comes to drug and alcohol usage among college athletes.
That said, future work is needed to accurately pinpoint specific substances and the frequency with
which they are taken; for example, it could be the percentage of individuals using banned substances
stems from consuming significant concentrations of caffeine (e.g., multiple cups of coffee).
Drug and alcohol use by college students is a frequently debated and often controversial
topic. This subject has received particular attention when it comes to student-athletes.
Evidence of the importance of assessing drug and alcohol usage among student-athletes
is exemplified by a 2012 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) report whose
“primary objective [was] to update NCAA policy makers with both current and historical
information concerning levels of drug and alcohol use by student-athletes within college
athletics” (2012: 4). In this article, we employ an experimental technique that allows us
to offer a more accurate assessment of usage than extant studies provide. We begin in the
next section with a literature review that leads us to an explication of our approach. We
then present results from our survey. Our evidence demonstrates that the commonly used
self-report method for estimating drug and alcohol use found in existing studies, including
in the aforementioned NCAA report, seem to understate usage.
The Challenge of Measuring Drug and Alcohol Usage
To our knowledge, there is surprisingly little written on drug use among college student-
athletes and, when it comes to student-athletes’ own input on this controversial issue,
∗Direct correspondence to James N. Druckman, Department of Political Science, Northwestern
University, Scott Hall, 601 University Place, Evanston, IL 60208 〈[email protected]〉. All
data and coding for replication purposes are available at James N. Druckman’s professional webpage
〈http://faculty.wcas.northwestern.edu/�jnd260/publications. ...
FitnessSubstance AbuseDo Alcohol Consumers Exercise More.docx
Fitness/Substance Abuse
Do Alcohol Consumers Exercise More? Findings
From a National Survey
Michael T. French, PhD; Ioana Popovici, PhD; Johanna Catherine Maclean, MA
Abstract
Purpose. Investigate the relationship between alcohol consumption and physical activity
because understanding whether there are common determinants of health behaviors is critical in
designing programs to change risky activities.
Design. Cross-sectional analysis.
Setting. United States.
Subjects. A sample of adults representative of the U.S. population (N 5 230,856) from the
2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
Measures. Several measures of drinking and exercise were analyzed. Specifications included
numerous health, health behavior, socioeconomic, and demographic control variables.
Results. For women, current drinkers exercise 7.2 more minutes per week than abstainers.
Ten extra drinks per month are associated with 2.2 extra minutes per week of physical activity.
When compared with current abstainers, light, moderate, and heavy drinkers exercise 5.7,
10.1, and 19.9 more minutes per week. Drinking is associated with a 10.1 percentage point
increase in the probability of exercising vigorously. Ten extra drinks per month are associated
with a 2.0 percentage point increase in the probability of engaging in vigorous physical activity.
Light, moderate, and heavy drinking are associated with 9.0, 14.3, and 13.7 percentage point
increases in the probability of exercising vigorously. The estimation results for men are similar to
those for women.
Conclusions. Our results strongly suggest that alcohol consumption and physical activity are
positively correlated. The association persists at heavy drinking levels. (Am J Health Promot
2009;24[1]:2–10.)
Key Words: Health Behavior, Lifestyle, Alcohol, Exercise, Health
Consciousness, Sensation Seeking, Prevention Research. Manuscript format:
research, Research purpose: modeling/relationship testing, Study design:
nonexperimental, Outcome measure: physical activity, behavioral, Setting: state/
national, Health focus: fitness/physical activity, Strategy: skill building/behavior
change, Target population age: adult, Target population circumstances:
education/income level and race/ethnicity
PURPOSE
The epidemiologic literature has
firmly established that certain lifestyle
health-related choices are associated
with an elevated risk of morbidity and
mortality.1–3 Excessive alcohol con-
sumption, physical inactivity, smoking,
and unhealthy dietary practices ac-
count for a large proportion of pre-
ventable chronic diseases and deaths in
the United States. However, the precise
association between these behaviors is
still the subject of longstanding debate.
There are reasons to believe that
health behaviors may not be indepen-
dent of each other. One view purports
that individuals’ motivation to prevent
disease or improve health could cause
the clustering of health behaviors.4 In
other words, health consciousness
could l.
Final Paper
This document outlines a proposed research study that aims to examine the relationship between childhood family environment and later drug addiction. The study would use a qualitative design with 200 participants recruited from drug rehabilitation centers and correctional facilities across 10 cities. Participants would complete an open-ended interview about their upbringing, which researchers would code into categories related to family influences, social influences, family relations, and other adversities. Data analysis would include reliability testing and a chi-square test to examine correlations between childhood experiences and drug addiction. Obtaining IRB approval would ensure ethical treatment of participants.
Population health.docx
This document discusses population health and strategies for addressing behavioral risk factors through policy interventions. It provides examples of how smoking bans led more people to quit smoking by making it less socially acceptable. The document advocates for prevention-focused policies and programs to address risky behaviors at a population level in order to reduce healthcare costs. Effective programs require considering how to influence behaviors at both individual and societal levels. Interventions could target behaviors at downstream, midstream, and upstream levels using a population-based model to have the best chance of success.
Evidence-Based-Substance-Use-Disorder-Treatment---Use-of-Medication-Assisted-...
This document discusses evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT). It provides context on Kentucky's high rates of substance use disorders and overdose deaths. The document outlines principles of effective treatment for criminal justice populations, including that treatment should be evidence-based and tailored to individual needs. It describes therapeutic communities and MAT as evidence-based approaches used in Kentucky correctional facilities. Preliminary outcomes data on MAT programs in Kentucky prisons and after release show promise in reducing relapse. Special considerations are discussed for effectively implementing evidence-based practices in criminal justice settings.
Abbade et al. (2016), states that the PICOT format is generally
Abbade et al. (2016), states that the PICOT format is generally applicable to comparative studies or studies of association between exposure and outcome. In breaking down this week’s assignment we will first look at the elements of each provided PICOT question. The first question:
P: Children 5-19 years old
I: Use of motivation interviews during well-child visits to influence BMI, quality of life, and daily physical activity
C: Practice as usual compared to motivational interviews during well-child visits
O: The use of motivation interviews to influence BMI improvement, quality of life, and daily physical activity
T: 8-10-week period
In identifying key search terms for the first PICOT question, I would focus on motivational interviews, well-child visits, BMI, quality of life, physical activity, and an 8-10-week timeframe.
In further investigating the first PICOT question, a research-based intervention that was being addressed was the use of motivational interviews. Borrello et al. (2015), describe motivational interviewing as a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion. The quantifiable outcomes were that those patients who received motivational interviews at their visit showed to have decreased BMI, improved/increased physical activity, and overall improved quality of life. This group of researchers used a meta-synthesis to quantify the research findings with the inclusion of six articles. The use of anthropometric measures, the Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) scale, and pre-and post-measurement data. In the review of the research, I do not feel as though an eight to ten-week timeframe is long enough to measure true raw data of implementing the suggested intervention because maintained BMI decrease, improved physical activity, and quality of life need more time to be assessed. Eight to ten weeks does not allow time for life factors, such as finance, access, patient contact, and measurable outcomes. One positive attribute is that there were pre and post interaction but follow-up and additional conversations/interviews need to be had at the 12-week mark, six-month mark and annual mark need to be addressed, to truly elicit valid outcomes. One of the biggest factors regarding weight is “relapse” or falling back into old patterns or habits and the value of the initial motivational interview could be lost.
In the review of a secondary study that utilized randomized controlled trials, the timeframe of eight to ten weeks was not enough time to truly evaluate the effects of motivational interviews to improve BMI, physical activity and quality of life. Three months was the time frame that this group utilized. Luque et al. (2018), found that positive effe ...
Running head GUN CONTROL DILEMMA .docx
This document discusses three cases involving issues in healthcare organizations that led to negative patient outcomes or violations of policies/laws. The first case involves a medication error and lack of patient monitoring at a hospital that led to a patient's disability. The second case involves potential insurance fraud at an insurance company where medical decisions were made without proper review of patient records. The third case discusses extremely long wait times at a veterans hospital that led to deaths, and an attempt to hide wait time data. The document provides these cases as options for an assignment analyzing organizational structures, policies, ethics, and laws to develop a risk management or compliance plan to address the issues and prevent future occurrences.
Project ManagementYaumara CanoKaplan University1.docx
Project Management
Yaumara Cano
Kaplan University
1
introduction
Clinical studies are purposed to help physicians and other interested parties to make health improvements on how issues are handles.
The United States currently faces a large number of health issues.
Obesity is among the common health issues that the country is facing, which requires intervention.
The country is currently the leading place with the largest number of people with this condition (Booth, Charlton, & Gulliford, 2016).
Obesity has been an issues of concern to many in the United States, mainly because the country is the leading nation in the world with the largest population of obese individuals.
The need to implement effectiveness and ensure that people regain their health is essential for the health industry of the country.
This presentation aims to present a research study on this issue and it provide recommendation of effective intervention measures that should be taken to address the issue.
2
Over view of the study
Obesity is currently affecting more than 37.9 percent of all the adults in the United States.
Annually, the government spends about 147 million dollars to address issues related to obesity only.
With this issue being extremely important, the study aims to obtain more information about the issue in the country.
The study then aims to use the findings that will be obtained to make recommendations of appropriate intervention strategies.
Statistical evidence clarify that obesity is a significant problem in the United States. Through this condition, more than 37.9 percent of the United States feel adverse negative effects, and are considered less healthy compared to other people.
This study has its main purpose being to make sure that effective strategies have been developed through which the issue will become less significant in terms of effect and money.
3
Clinical question definition (PICOT)
PICOT is a research explanation model which stands for people/population, intervention, comparison, outcome and time.
The population that is aimed to benefit from this study is both the young, the youths and the old who can obtain the condition of obesity (Mehta, Elo, Aromaa, & Koskinen, 2017).
The study facts and results are however based on data collected from people between the age of 20 and 30 years
The population under focus on this study is thus youths of between 20 and 30 years of age. This sample population was mainly chosen because it constitutes of the largest population of obese people in the country.
The study however aims at making sure that the identified research study respondents are randomly obtained from different areas and people living in different life styles.
4
Clinical question definition (PICOT)
Intervention that is intended for the patients is to provide recommendation that will help these patients manage to have their lives improved and recovering from the condition.
The study also aims to reduce the rate of pe.
MGT 4399 Quality Management Module 5 Journal Root C
MGT 4399: Quality Management
Module 5 Journal: Root Cause Analysis
Guidelines and Rubric
In this journal, you will continue to build your understanding of the DMAIC methodology of quality management by applying the skills and
knowledge you have learned in this module to the process you have been exploring throughout the previous modules’ journals. Specifically, you
will apply a Lean root cause analysis tool such as the 5 Whys, fishbone diagram, Pareto chart, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA),
scatter plot diagram, etc.
For this journal assignment, be sure to include the following:
● Identify the process problem
● Apply a Lean root cause analysis tool to reduce the problem to its logical root cause solution
● Determine the root causes
Guidelines for Submission: Your journal entry should include either an attachment or link to a diagram, bulleted list, flowchart, or bar graph of
the problem and solution depending on the tool selected.
Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center.
Rubric
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Needs Improvement (75%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Process
Problem
Identifies the process problem. N/A Does not identify the process problem. 10
Lean Root
Tool
Applies a Lean root cause analysis
tool.
Application of a Lean root cause analysis tool is
unclear or inappropriate.
Does not apply a Lean root cause
analysis tool.
40
Root
Cause
Determine the root causes. Root causes are unclear or inaccurate. Does not determine the root causes. 40
Mechanics No grammar or spelling errors that
distract the reader from the content. All
sources used are cited using APA
Style, 6th ed.
Minor errors in grammar or spelling that distract
the reader from the content. All sources used are
cited using APA Style, 6th ed.
Major errors in grammar or spelling
that distract the reader from the
content and/or errors made in citing
sources using APA Style, 6th ed.
10
MGT 4399: Quality Management
Total = 100%
Topic: Disparities in healthcare in USA
Writing chapter 4 (Data and Analysis) Everything that needs to be in this chapter is on the PowerPoint. Again, only chapter 4 needed.
8 pages
Reporting Results
This chapter includes a presentation and analysis of the data. The tone of the chapter is purely objective, devoid of assumptions and interpretations.
Following a summary of the research data (include whether your data are qualitative or quantitative), Chapter IV should be organized in a manner consistent with the research hypotheses. First, present data related to the first hypothesis. (3 hypotheses for this topic) It is usually a good idea to restate your hypothesis. (See initial proposal document) If you use tables, which are an effective way to present quantitative data, your description and analysis of the data should precede the table, not come afterwards. Be sure to sta ...
NRNPPRAC 6645 Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation TemplateWe.docx
NRNP/PRAC 6645 Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Template
Week (enter week #): (Enter assignment title)
Student Name
College of Nursing-PMHNP, Walden University
NRNP 6635: Psychopathology and Diagnostic Reasoning
Faculty Name
Assignment Due Date
Subjective:
CC (chief complaint):
HPI:
(include psychiatric ROS rule out)
Past Psychiatric History:
·
General Statement:
·
Caregivers (if applicable):
·
Hospitalizations:
·
Medication trials:
·
Psychotherapy or
Previous Psychiatric Diagnosis:
Substance Current Use and History:
Family Psychiatric/Substance Use History:
Psychosocial History:
Medical History:
·
Current Medications:
·
Allergies:
·
Reproductive Hx:
Objective:
Diagnostic results:
Assessment:
Mental Status Examination:
Differential Diagnoses:
Reflections:
Case Formulation and Treatment Plan:
References
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Community Needs Assessment
Tierainie C. Johnson
Capella University
Program Development and Evaluation In HS
Professor Kelly White
October 30, 2022
Community Needs Assessment
Introduction
Social problem defines notable behavior condition, presenting negative outcomes and consequences to a significant number of people, and is recognized as a problem that requires redress for an effective solution (Chambers and Bonk, 2013). As a community health expert and professional a consideration of a social problem are critical to accommodating identification, assessment, management, and control towards a notable goal of possessing positive implications for the overall population. Substance and drug abuse is one notable social problem with negative implications and consequences for a significant number of individuals in a community. According to the authors, there is significant National survey data that describes the impacts of substance and drug abuse in the USA (McLellan, 2017). In this case, there is specific attention to drug abuse among adolescents in California State, accommodating effective data for assessment to provide the critical framework in addressing the unmet community needs in managing drug abuse among youths. According to California Health Care Almanac, there is an increasing number of young with substance abuse and mental disorder. Similarly, key findings indicate that there is a serious emotional disturbance among youth and adolescents due to substance-related problems with one in eight teens reporting a major depressive episode in 2014–2015, up from one in 11 in 2011–2012. Similarly, 9% of adolescents of age between 12 and 17 reported the use of a substance such as alcohol (California Health Care Almanac, 2018). Admittedly, substance and drug abuse among youths and adolescents in California is an issue tha.
Child Outcome Rating Scale (CORS)
The original validation of the CORS for kids and the ORS for adolescents. Allowed the benefits of client based outcome feedback to expand to youth and family and paved the way to the current RCT with kids in the schools.
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Dissertation Prospectus
Factors Influencing Individuals' Decision to Utilize Mental Health in South Texas
Submitted by:
James Dada
April 5, 2020
The Prospectus Overview and Instructions
Prospectus Instructions:
1. Read the entire Prospectus Template to understand the requirements for writing your prospectus. Each section contains a narrative overview of what should be included in the section and a table with required criteria for each section. WRITE TO THE CRITERIA, as they will be used to assess the prospectus for overall quality and feasibility of your proposed research study.
2. As you draft each section, delete the narrative instructions and insert your work related to that section. Use the criterion table for each section to ensure that you address the requirements for that particular section. Do not delete/remove the criterion table as this is used by you and your committee to evaluate your prospectus.
3. Prior to submitting your prospectus for review by your chair or methodologist, use the criteria table for each section to complete a realistic self-evaluation, inserting what you believe is your score for each listed criterion into the Learner Self-Evaluation column. This is an exercise in self-evaluation and critical reflection, and to ensure that you completed all sections, addressing all required criteria for that section.
4. The scoring for the criteria ranges from a 0-3 as defined below. Complete a realistic and thoughtful evaluation of your work. Your chair and methodologist will also use the criterion tables to evaluate your work.
5. Your Prospectus should be no longer than 6-10 pages when the tables are deleted.
Score
Assessment
0
Item Not Present
1
Item is Present. Does Not Meet Expectations. Revisions are Required: Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. All items scored at 1 must be addressed by learner per reviewer comments.
2
Item is Acceptable. Meets Expectations.Some Revisions May Be Required Now or in the Future. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Any item scored at 2 must be addressed by the learner per the reviewer comments.
3
Item Exceeds Expectations. No Revisions Required. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. No changes required.
Dissertation Prospectus
Introduction
This research study will examine the factors according to mental health providers that influence an individuals' decision to utilize mental health services in South Texas. This research will help us understand why individuals choose to utilize or reject mental health services in the state. Researchers (AUTH YEAR) have expressed a need for further research on the reasons why people decide to utilize or reject mental health services. In South Texas this research is needed because XXXXXXX. There is a ...
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a. Why does the stock price increase?
Answer: An announcement of a dividend increase is good news to investors. Investors know that managers are reluctant to reduce dividends and will not increase dividends unless they are confident that the payment can be maintained. Therefore announcement of a dividend increase signals managers’ confidence in future profits, and thus the stock price rises with the announcement.
b. What happens to the stock price when the stock goes ex dividend?
Answer: On the ex-dividend date the price will fall by approximately the dividend amount ($1) because buyers of the stock on the ex-dividend date are not entered on the company’s books before the record date and not entitled to the dividend.
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a. What happens to the stock price when the repurchase is announced? Would you expect the price to increase to $90? Explain briefly.
Answer: The announcement of a share repurchase is not a commitment to continue repurchases, so the information content of a repurchase announcement is less strong and the stock may not rise as much.
b. Suppose the stock is repurchased immediately after the announcement. Would the repurchase result in an additional stock-price increase?
Answer: The value of any information in the announcement should be immediately priced into the stock. Thus, there should not be any additional stock-price increase.
Online Journal of Rural Nursing and Health Care, 12(2) 41
Rural Adolescent Substance Abuse: Prevention Implications from the Evidence
Jason Allen Gregg, APRN, FNP-C, DNP
1
1
Assistant Professor of Clinical, FNP Program Coordinator, College of Nursing, University of
Cincinnati, [email protected]
Abstract
Purpose: To identify appropriate adolescent substance abuse prevention programming for rural
populations through the application of three concepts: effectiveness (best clinical evidence),
efficiency (benefit to rural populations), and equality (access).
Methods: A review of the literature guided by these concepts was conducted to identify criteria
essential to the tailored development of rural adolescent substance abuse prevention
programming. An advanced search of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices
(NREPP) was then conducted using criteria tailored to rural populations.
Findings: Results from the literature search support the inclusion of two components directed at
improving quality of outcomes through a customized approach to rural adolescent substance
abuse prevention programming: inclusion of paren.
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interpretive frameworks. When I take notes on a lecture at a
conference, this is the way I like to organize my notes, as well.
Format
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from
The
Odyssey
including
Book
I.
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one
character
and
trace
that
character’s
traits
throughout
your
reading
assignment.
Write
a
five-‐paragraph
character
analysis-‐interesting
insights
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the
character-‐of
the
character
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choice.
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I:
You
MUST
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I.
Invocation
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Telemachos
in
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in
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house
of
Telemachos.
Book
VIII:
Odysseus
at
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games
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the
Phaiakians-‐
he
is
asked
top
tell
his
name
and
his
story.
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XIII:
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Ithaka-‐
hi
is
landed,
alone-‐
strange
return
of
the
Phaiakian
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comes
to
Odysseus
and
advises
him.
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Eumaios-‐Odyssues
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to
Telemachos-‐Penelope
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suitors
learn
that
Telemachos
has
returned-‐
night
at
the
house
of
Eumaios.
Book
XXI:
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test
of
the
bow-‐the
suitors
fail-‐Odysseus
succeeds.
Book
XXII:
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killing
of
the
suitors-‐punishment
of
the
faithless
maids
and
thrall.
Book
XXIII:
Recognition
of
Odysseus
by
Penelope-‐reunion-‐Odysseus
goes
to
Laertes’
farm.
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Product market (major products)
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Geographic market (where it operates –
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Competitors
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Brands
Current issues
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Effect of current economic recession
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Opportunities for and threats to the company based on current and projected events
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Strengths and Weaknesses
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Career opportunities
Financial issues
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Management issues
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Core competency
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Innovation (evidence that the company is or is not innovative)
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Ethics and social responsibility (evidence of the company’s values and how those values have been reflected in its conduct)
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Sustainability
Overview of the company
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History
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Mission
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Vision
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Organizational Structure
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Primary industry(ies) in which it operates
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Hi
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FOR the
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)
so
there is no need to do introduction or anything
else just go directly to the topic and start doing the Value Chain Analysis
instruction in general
1-
12 font Double space
2-
2-3 pages maximum
3-
Add appendix
4-
Reliable sources important
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a.
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b.
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c.
To introduce students computer integrated manufacturing, flexible manufacturing systems and other modern technologies in manufacturing
d.
To give students common aspects of manufacturing including statistical control and life expectancy of some products.
e.
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3 to 5 sentences each
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Time context:
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Light:
Music:
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Boyd,
Gayle M.,
Jan Howard,
and
Robert A. Zucker
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Alcohol Problems among Adolescents: Current Directions in Prevention Research.
Psychology Press
, 2013.
Lowe, Geoff
,
David R. Foxcroft,
and
David Sibley
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Adolescent Drinking and Family Life
.
Taylor & Francis, 1993
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National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
Underage Drinking: A Major Public Health Challenge
. Apr. 2003. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.
Office of Juvenile Jus
tice and Delinquency Prevention.
Effects and Consequences of Underage Drinking
. Sept.
2012
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"Innovationin HIMS"
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History and Theory
Consider
the eras, life histories, and personalities of Freud and Rogers.
Identify
two research articles published in the last 5 years: one that investigates a psychoanalytic or Freudian construct and one that investigates a client-centered, humanistic, or Rogerian construct.
Write
a 700- to 1,050-word paper about Freud and Rogers that addresses the following:
Provide a summary of each article, highlighting the processes that contemporary psychologists use to develop the theories of Freud and Rogers.
Explain their views of human nature and their worldviews as expressed in their respective theories.
Which aspect of their theory do you think would be different if they were alive and working today?
Explain how social and cultural factors influenced the development of Freud's and Rogers' respective theories of personality.
Do
NOT
use about.com, psychology.about.com, ask.com, simplypsychology.org, AllPsych.com, SparkNotes.com, wikipedia, or other sources that are not scholarly in nature.
You
MUST
have a minimum of 2 scholarly sources as references. You may use your textbook but it does not count as one of these sources.
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Each team member should discuss the case using the humanistic theory as a model. Then use the humanistic theory to discuss how you would use it to assess the client.
Post an initial response
to this case analysis (approximately 350 words with at least 1 scholarly source).
THE CASE OF JIM
SEMANTIC DIFFERENTIAL: PHENOMENOLOGICAL THEORY
Jim completed ratings of the concepts self, ideal self, father, and mother using the semantic differential (
Chapter 5
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Please do some research and choose at least one of these arguments to discuss in some detail in a paper of about 2-3 pages.
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Which people were identified as being too many?
Was a solution proposed, and if so, what was it?
Did the predicted overpopulation crisis come to pass, and why or why not?
How many people would be about right?
How many are too many?
Who decides?
What are the criteria for the decision?
The usual formatting and proper mechanics of good writing apply.
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history essays- 1000 words each essay- mla and 2 works cited. every question should be submitted in its own sheet.
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2.
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Historical Background of Housing Policy
Housing is one of the requirements in human life
(not true!)
. Therefore,
it
greatly influences the day to day life of citizens in a country as well as the country's economy. As a result of
its
importance, there
should be
secure policies in the state that protect citizens against exploitation and the economy of the nation
This is not a neutral statement of the evidence
(Turis, 2011).
Good
housing provided with essential social amenities means healthy lives for the citizens since
they will be enjoying all the services
. Poor housing, for instance, can result in health issues for the individuals of a given society. Crime rates are also found to be higher in places with inadequate housing and this
becomes a threat
may be a threat
to the security of the community.
The housing policy
,
??????
therefore, was formed
so as to
address the housing challenges facing the nation and its citizens (Turis, 2011).
indent
To deal with the housing problems
(what housing problems?)
the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program
(The correct name is Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. § 1437f)
was established in 1974 as the Housing Act (Turis, 2011). This housing policy enables low income earners
to pay for houses of their choice
in the private market. The state funds the program and as a result, it benefits over five million low-income families as it enables them to pay for the housing
with ease
. Provision of
the
vouchers is one of the
policies
ways
in which
the state addresses the housing problem for its citizens (Turis, 2011). Compared to other policies
such as….
, vouchers provide a wider range of shelter and they are less expensive. For the low-income earners to use the vouchers, the kind of houses they find
should not
exceed the maximum allowable rent by the vouchers and must be in line with the program policies. The program also
covers a wide variety of houses
which include single family home; this was aimed at small families. Apartments and houses in towns are also covered by the program.
This description of the HCV is not clear.
indent
The housing voucher programs is managed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (Kotz, 2012)
.
Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) are
the ones
responsible for carrying out the local programs outlines
(Kotz, 2012)
.
The mode of operation of this program is that an individual finds a suitable house for them to live and they pay rent to the landlords. The subsidy for the rent is paid by the PHAs to the owners of the house directly, and the person receiving such voucher will have to pay the remaining amount of money to the landlord (Kotz, 2012)
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Therefore, in this program, the kind of benefits the citizens receive is subsidies on the rent they pay to the owners. A Certain amount is paid by the PHAs on the behalf of the low-income families, which makes houses relatively cheaper for citizens to choose where they want to li.
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- 1. Megan St. Jacques Aug 5, 2021 1:25 PM Megan St. Jacques Liberty University Discussion Board: Statistical Analysis Dr. Gary Killam August 8, 2021 Introduction Descriptive statistics are used by researchers to help examine and explain research data that has been collected about any given topic (Vito & Higgins, 2016). More specifically, common descriptive statistics are mean, median, mode and variance (Vito & Higgins, 2016). Using these statistics, researchers are better able to analyze and interpret data they have collected by breaking the data down and using it to find meaningful trends in the findings. Those trends are used to improve the program or research topic. In terms of drug courts, descriptive statistics can be a vital tool to the implementation and improvement of the program. Before the Implementation of Drug Court Before implementation of drug court, there are a few descriptive measures that would be examined. First, the area that was implementing the drug court would need to gather data on the recidivism and overdose rate of individuals that the court would serve. After collecting the data, the researchers would take the mean, median and mode of the numbers to easier compare the data upon implementation of the program. As research has indicated, drug court programs are vital to getting individuals with substance abuse problems help as opposed to throwing them in jail to handle problems on their own (Robertson & Swartz, 2018). Ultimately, the more help individuals are given, the less likely their substance abuse problems are to continue in the future. After the Implementation of Drug Court
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- 3. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/ (Original work published in 1769). Robertson, A. G., & Swartz, M. S. (2018). Extended-release naltrexone and drug treatment courts: policy and evidence for implementing an evidence-based treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment. 85. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0740547 216304755 Shannon, L. M., Jones, A. J., Newell, J., & Payne, C. (2018). Examining individual characteristics and program performance to understand two-year recidivism rates among drug court participants: comparing graduates and terminators. Sage Journals. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/030662 4X18769602 Vito, G. F., & Higgins, G. E. (2016). Practical program evaluation for criminal justice. Routledge. Eduardo Avila Aug 5, 2021 11:32 AM Introduction In the 1970s, school districts sought school-based intervention programs to deter or delay the use of drug, tobacco and alcohol specifically towards the middle school population. Recognizing that social and peer pressures both play key factors influencing the onset of early adolescent tobacco use, precursor data supporting the development of the D.A.R.E. program came from a previous longitudi nal pilot study on five hundred students from two California middle schools who received training on resisting social peer pressure. Results showed that students who received training either reduced or stayed away from tobacco use in comparison to those w ho did not receive training. The follow-up study a year after the pilot run suggested that students who were aware of specific social pressures became less likely to use or reduced their frequency
- 4. of drug use (McAlister et al., 1980). Study groups Students of the two schools were selected to serve as facilitators after receiving sic hours of training. There were six classroom sessions during year one and two follow up 45- minute sessions during year two. These selected youth served as leaders to increase students’ commitment to deter from smoking and build emotional skills to navigate social pressure. Of the two schools, the second one offered students an intensive course of health education yet not given special training in resisting peer pressure. Experimental and control groups were not random. The control group school was selected on the basis where school officials were allowing surveys and breath-testing procedures on participants. Behavior assessment was based on anonymous self-reported data (McAlister et al., 1980). Statistical Data This study had similar onset rates and the estimated linear onset rate was just under 8.5% annually in the control group while only slightly over 3% in the experimental group. The difference of the two prevalence is statistically significant (p<.05) and the follow up of students reporting drug and alcohol use supported this account. The last follow up conducted two years after displayed a difference between 16 percent versus 5 ½ percent (p<.01). Examining marijuana use, the last survey indicated almost 15% in the control group compared to 7.6% in the experimental group. Although there is always consideration for biased results by natural differences within the participants of the schools, statistical regression was enforced by selecting a population with reportedly severe problems as the experimental group and the school with less reported problems as the control group (McAlister et al., 1980). Inference Safe inferences would indicate that training young adolescents to negatively perceive drug, alcohol and tobacco use may develop skills for resisting pressures to engage in such behaviors (McAlister et al., 1980). This crucial implication
- 5. focuses on coping skills. Adolescence is a time-period of amplified susceptibility to peer pressure, affecting decisions to engage or deter from unsafe behaviors. Social acceptance is fundamental to most adolescent behavior, as youth are extremely regulated to selection and responding to social cues from their social atmospheres (McCoy et al., 2019). These studies develop a foundation for new inquiries utilizing biological and psychological positivism, social structural factors, social interaction theory and social process factors (Bartollas et al., 1985). In addition, intervention programs like D.A.R.E. allow researchers to carefully review our juvenile justice process to include police juvenile relationships as there is an increase of police presence in our school districts (Petrosino et al., 2012). Ideals such as social emotional learning could help better strengthen an altruistic process as well as engagement in any curriculum to include drug intervention (Reyes & Elias, 2011). World Christian View Older drug prevention and intervention programs based on instilling fear with projects such as scared straight was found to be ineffective. Projects attempting to modify behaviors through fear is never long lasting but by empowering individuals with inner strength will lead to self-confidence and long-term positive behaviors. The holy bible states, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (King James Bible, 1769/2017, 2 Timothy 1:7). The strength given to us through Christian values develops an inner strength which is durable and constant. This reminder is stated in the holy bible, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (King James Bible, 1769/2017, Philippians 4:13). Reference Bartollas, C., Schmalleger, F., & Turner, M. G. (1985). Juvenile delinquency. Wiley.
- 6. King James Bible. (2017). King James Bible Online. https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/ ` McAlister, A., Perry, C., Killen, J., Slinkard, L. A., & Maccoby, N. (1980). Pilot study of smoking, alcohol and drug abuse prevention. American journal of public health, 70(7), 719-721. McCoy, S. S., Dimler, L. M., Samuels, D. V., & Natsuaki, M. N. (2019). Adolescent susceptibility to deviant peer pressure: Does gender matter?. Adolescent research review, 4(1), 59-71. Nordrum, A. (2014). The new D.A.R.E. program—This one works. Scientific American. Petrosino, A., Guckenburg, S., & Fronius, T. (2012). Policing schools’ strategies: A review of the evaluation evidences. Journal of Multidisciplinary Evaluation, 8(17), 80-101. Reyes, J. A., & Elias, M. J. (2011). Fostering social–emotional resilience among Latino youth. Psychology in the Schools, 48(7), 723-737. Jim Corrin Helms School of Government, Liberty University Descriptive Statistics Dr. Killam July 26, 2021 Week 6
- 7. Discussion Board For this weeks’ post, I will be describing descriptive statistics as it pertains to South Carolina’s Safe Neighborhood strategy. Statistics can be divided into two common forms, descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics are those that give a summary regarding a sample being studied without drawing any inferences based on probability theory (Kaliyadan & Kulkarni, 2019). Regardless of the primary goal of the study involves inferential statistics, descriptive statistics are still used to give a basic summary. According to Vito & Higgins (2015), the most common forms of descriptive statistics are mean, median, mode, variance, and standard deviation (Vito & Higgins, 2015). Descriptive statistics can also be used to describe single or multiple variables as well as summarizing data in the form of quantitative measures (Kaliyadan & Kulkarni, 2019). In 2001, President Bush initiated an initiative known as Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). Many states at the time took part in this initiative to help reduce gun crimes. Project Safe Neighborhood combined the concepts of two well-known similar projects, Project Exile that took place in Richmond, Virginia, and Operation Ceasefire that was in Boston (Barnes et al. 2010). As part of the PSN research initiative, the United States Attorneys’ Office for the District of South Carolina obtained assistance from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services (SCDPPS), the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), as well as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). Like Operation Ceasefire, Project Safe Neighborhoods used resources from local, state, and federal agencies (Barnes et al. 2010). The study modeled after the theory based on general deterrence. The program’s goal was to notify and increase awareness to those convicted of a felony that those caught with a firearm, their punishment would be certain and severe (Barnes et al. 2010). Two comparison groups were to be in this study.
- 8. Individuals released to community supervision before January 2005 were considered the “comparison group”. This group did not receive notification of the consequences if caught with a firearm. The “test group” were individuals that had been placed on supervision after January 2005. These individuals were notified of the consequences (Barnes et al. 2010). The sample group was data drawn from 400 offenders on community supervision between 2004 and 2005. The comparison group included 200 random offenders selected from all offenders released to supervision between March 2004 and May 2004. The test group was made of 200 random offenders released to supervision between March 2005 to May 2005. All offenders in the test group were notified of the project (Barnes et al. 2010). The independent variable of interest was the measure of what each group belonged to. According to the CDC (2019), over 75% of the homicides that occur in the United States are committed by the use of a firearm (Pizarro et al. 2019). Programs such, as those mentioned in this post should be re-established. Proverbs 21:15 states, “When justice is done, it brings joy to the righteous, but terror to evildoers” (Proverbs 21:15, ESV). Violent crimes across the United States have been on the rise for some time. It appears we have become a lawless society with no consequences to those who choose to harm others. Community leaders, politicians, and the mainstream media need to recognize that our law enforcement officers are not the enemy. References Barnes, J., Kurlychek, M., Miller, J., Kaminski R., (2010). A Partial Assessment of South Carolina’s Project Safe Neighborhoods Strategy, Journal of Criminal Justice Holy Bible, English Standard Version Kaliyadan, F., & Kulkarni, V., (2019). Types of Variables, Descriptive Statistics, and Sample Size
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