Month: June 2021

What questions emerge regarding the practice of contracting with private, for-profit organizations to operate correctional facilities? Should the job of operating prisons be the sole responsibility of the government?

Which characteristics of the prison population might present major problems for the managers of institutions?

Post in depth (3-4 paragraph) APA cited posts with in text/reference list (Quality is key)

(APPLY THE BOOK AND AT LEAST ONE OUTSIDE SCHOLARLY SOURCE, CITING (IN TEXT AND REFERENCE LIST) AND PARAPHRASES AS WELL AS THE RESEARCH)

Chapter 10 from the book is the uploaded file

Please make sure that what you write uses the critical thinking

process. Make sure what is written doesn’t just address peripheral issues but

uses analysis and creative thought. Don’t just recite facts/textual information

but be sure to also address the issues being questioned with analysis and creative thought. Make sure what is

written is articulate/understandable and free from errors in grammar,

punctuation and/or usage.

Gender is a topic that will allow you to practice and hone your critical reading, thinking, and writing skills. Why gender? Gender is familiar. Everybody is, in a sense, already an “expert” on gender. From the earliest stages of your life, you have been developing that “expertise” by the mere fact of your ability to live within and interact through the codes of gender. Reading, thinking and writing about gender allows you to take something “normal” and examine how society creates these norms and the spaces in which we can then question these norms. In thinking and writing about gender issues, we also learn about ourselves. Gender codes can be both productive and constraining. Almost everyone has been subjected to a gender stereotype in their lives, judged for an inadequate performance of gender, or pressured to do something in order to satisfy an expectation of his or her gender. By understanding gender as a social process, we learn to question these practices and assert ourselves as individuals.

This project : analysis of specific artifact

Analysis of specific artifact – five pages minimum Your choice (needs approval) of artifact that demonstrates gender roles Develop an argument you see arising from your artifact as it relates to gender representations – using films and articles to support your analysis

MLA style, 12 pt. font

My artifact is In the film industry, women are viewed as “subject”. The movie beauty and the beast, the character Gaston said, “It’s not right for a woman to read. Soon she starts getting *ideas*, and *thinking*…” I would like to focus on how women are thought of when they started to become more educated and start going to school to learn. The movie also shows a standardized look of female and male genders. Bell is a small, gentle and kind character, where on the other hand, the Beast is shown as large and is more likely to outbursts his anger.

Overview

The enduring relevance of the humanities is that they encourage us to consider a number of “big ideas.” What is culture? How do we go about studying it? What is the relationship between cultural artifacts and the culture in which they are created? Between artists and the creators of cultural artifacts and the things they create? How is human meaning generated through cultural creations? We humans seem driven to express and create in our search to understand and be understood.

In Project 2, you will use the ideas you have studied throughout the course in addition to the insights you have gained from your deep thinking about your chosen artifact to discuss why humans are driven to express themselves in so many ways. You will draw conclusions about the reciprocal relationship between forms of expression and the context in which they are created and experienced.

The short answer response assignment will assess the following course outcomes, which you focus on throughout Themes 3 and 4:

•  Investigate major developments in the humanities for informing critical questions related to human culture and endeavors
•  Articulate the value of the humanities for their impact on contemporary issues focusing on how humans generate unique meaningsPromptArticulate the value of human creative expression to the advancement of human culture. Be sure to state your opinions clearly and specifically and to provide ample detail from your course materials and the study of your chosen artifact in Project 1. You should address each of these in writing as three separate explanations. This is not meant to be an essay. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:

I. Explain why you believe humans have a need to express themselves through created artifacts.

1. Explain the larger human need to express using the insights you gained from studying your artifact.
2. Detail how a person and/or concept encountered in this course has informed your explanation.

II .Explain how you think the act of human creative expression impacts and is impacted by the culture in which it was created.

1. Explain the larger reciprocal relationship between human creative expression and the culture in which it was created using the insights yougained from studying your artifact.
2. Detail how a person and/or concept encountered in this course has informed your explanation.

III. Explain how you believe human creative expression can impact issues we deal with today. Be sure to be specific about the issues you are addressing.

1. Use the insights you gained from studying your artifact (Beethoven’s Piano Sonata Moonlight Sonata) to explain how creative expression can impact today’s issues.

2. Detail how a person and/or concept encountered in this course has informed your explanation. (I will answer this one since you do not access to the coursework)

Explain how you believe human creative expression can impact issues we deal with today. Be sure to be specific about the issues you are addressing. A. Use the insights you gained from studying your artifact to explain how creative expression can impact today’s issues.

Rubric

Guidelines for Submission: Responses to this assessment should be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font as three separate short answer responses.

Stress and Depression

When doctors diagnose a patient’s mysterious pains, sudden sleep difficulties, changes in eating habits, inexplicable migraines or excessive fatigue as psychosomatic, it is easy to apply the layman’s translation of “It’s all in your head.” However, when it comes to these responses to stress, what may be “all in your head” might have a direct impact on what is going on in your body.

With such symptoms as those just described, it is clear that stress, immune function, and depression are linked. For example, those suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder report high levels of depression. Additionally, while you will not find a doctor ordering extensive lab tests to diagnose depression, high levels of cortisol and other stress hormones are found in the blood of the depressed. Also, survivors of early life stress, such as childhood abuse, experience changes in the neurobiology of the brain, making them more vulnerable to depression later in life. Even acute life stressors are known to provoke depression, especially in an environment of poor social support and frequent life crisis. Finally, chronic stress results in lowered immune function and increased incidence of depression. Not only do the relationships between the brain, stress, immune function, and depression exist, but they are bidirectional and complex.

For this Discussion, review this week’s Learning Resources as well as the “Stress, Depression, and the Immune Response” section of the “Stress, the Immune System, Chronic Illness, and Your Body” handout. Then reflect on the different ways stress, the stress response, and depression are connected. Finally, consider what part depression plays in the immune and inflammatory response systems.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post by Day 4 an explanation of the relationships between stress and depression. Then describe two factors of stress response that influence the development of depression and explain how. Finally, explain the influence of depression on the immune and inflammatory response systems. Be specific.

Be sure to support your postings and responses with specific references to the Learning Resources.

PART II: WESTJET AIRLINES CASE

After reading this case, respond to the following prompts:

• Describe the aspects of the WestJet IT situation that the CIO assessed to respond to the CEO’s concerns as she evaluated whether or not the company had an adequate IT infrastructure. Explain the importance of these aspects. (1–2 pages)
• Summarize and critique Smith’s assessment and offer evidence and arguments that major changes in IT at WestJet were essential and that Smith’s governance model would enable WestJet to achieve its strategic goal. (2–3 pages)

PART III: PINNACLE WEST CASE

After reading this case, respond to the following prompts:

• Create a PowerPoint presentation containing 5–7 slides with detailed supportive speaker notes. The first slide must present a 3- to 5-point summary of what happens in the “Pinnacle West Case.” The remaining slides must:
  • Explain the relationship between the organizational structure and business information systems.
  • Outline the supporting reasons for aligning information systems and business processes.
  • Evaluate their applicability at Pinnacle West.
  • Provide a description of the approaches required to implement a process-oriented culture at Pinnacle West.

Please respond with a paragraph to the following question, add citations and references:

Mr. C. is morbidly obese and is experiencing many of the health risk associated with his condition. The most common tool healthcare providers use to determine a healthy weight for an individual is a body mass index (BMI) calculator. A BMI for an individual is an approximate calculation of how much fat you are carrying around in your body. Overall, it is a calculation tool used to help evaluate and determine a person’s risk for certain diseases. If a BMI is on the higher end of the scale it puts an individual at an increased risk for developing health issues. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute [NHLBI], n.d.) when Mr. C’s weight of 296 pounds and height of 5 feet 6 inches are compared it determines his body mass index (BMI) is at 47.8, which is considered morbidly obese. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center (University of Rochester Medical Center [URMC], 2019) a person is considered morbidly obese if they are 100 pounds over their ideal body weight, have a BMI of forty or more, or thirty-five or more and are experiencing obesity-related health conditions, like high blood pressure or diabetes. Mr. C. is experiencing these health risks:

High blood pressure (BP) that is at stage 2, systolic >160 and diastolic >100. His out of control BP can cause him multiple health risks such as, stroke, heart attack/failure, kidney failure, loss of eye site, peripheral artery disease (PAD), angina and sexual dysfunction (Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015).

Obstructive sleep apnea is another condition associated with his obesity. This occurs when fat deposits around the upper airway begin to obstruct breathing as well as loss of muscle tone (CDC, 2015).

An elevated fasting capillary blood glucose (CBG) signifying type 2 diabetes. A fasting CBG >126mg/dL is considered diabetes (American Diabetes Association [ADA], 2016).

A total cholesterol of 250mg/dL. A level <200mg/dL is considered an adequately controlled cholesterol. A level >240mg/dL is elevated and puts an individual at greater risk for vascular disease (American Heart Association [AHA], 2017).

High triglycerides of 312mg d/L. This is the fat that builds up in your arteries causing plaque, 200-499 is considered high and increases your risk of heart attack and stroke (AHA, 2017).

A low HDL of 30mg/dL. This is the good cholesterol and is responsible for removing the bad cholesterol out of your system preventing it from building up in your arteries. A level <40mg/dL is a desired number, it decreases risks for developing heart disease (AHA, 2017).

Mr. C.’s weight issues have been a struggle for him his whole life. A history of weight loss attempts is not available. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK, 2016) Mr. C. is a potential candidate for gastric bypass based on his BMI of > 40 and having a serious health problem of type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea. The National Institute for Care and Health Excellence (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence [NICE], 2014) also states that adults with a BMI >30 and have had type 2 diabetes for less than 10 years should receive a bariatric surgical assessment without any prior attempts to reduce weight through diet and lifestyle changes.

Based on Mr. C and his daily schedule of meal times and sleep schedule, I would suggest the following schedule:

Mylanta- 10am, 3pm, 9pm and 10pm

Ranitidine- 10pm

Sucralfate/Carafate- 6am, 11am, 5pm and 8pm (Ranitidine and Carafate should be taken 2 hours apart for the best absorption).

Assessment of Mr. C. functional health patterns:

Health Perception- He realizes and acknowledges his weight has gotten out of control as evidenced by him seeking information on weight loss surgery. He is trying to manage his hypertension with diet changes and does not seek out medical help for proper management.

Nutritional/Metabolic- He weighs 296 pounds which puts him in the morbidly obese category. His BMI is 47 with hypertension and diabetes. He consumes three meals and a snack.

Activity/Exercise- Works at a telephone center where he is sedentary for eight hours in a day at minimum. There is no mention of any daily activity.

Sleep/Rest- He has sleep apnea which does not allow a good night’s rest due to frequent awakening from apneic episodes. States he goes to sleep at 10pm and is up by 6 am this would potentially give him approximately eight hours of sleep, but not with sleep apnea due to it does not allow the body to fall into the deep sleep (REM) in order to get adequate rest.

Cognitive Pattern- He is able to maintain a job. He communicates clearly based on the duties of his job at a telephone center. He understands he needs to seek help for his weight.

Self-Perception- He is definitely not comfortable with his weight and has not been since childhood based on his self-report of considering himself “heavy” as a child. He may have body image issues and low self-esteem.

Role relationship- His is 32 years old and single. There is no mention of a girlfriend and he may feel as though he is not wanted by the opposite sex based on his appearance.

Sexuality/Reproductive- Does not have any children.

Elimination-No info

Coping/Stress tolerance- He looks as though he may be coping with stress through food and using food as an outlet putting him in an unhealthy pattern.

The following are five actual or potential problems identified:

Ineffective health maintenance as evidence by multiple chronic conditions and lack of appropriate health seeking behaviors.

At risk for delayed surgical recovery due to high levels of blood glucose and insulin resistance.

Imbalanced nutrition more than body requirements as evidence by a BMI of 47.8, putting him at a dangerously level of obesity that requires immediate action.

Activity intolerance as evidence by being obese and sedentary lifestyle that includes working in an environment that requires sitting for majority of the work day.

At risk for non-compliance with new heart healthy diet and exercise regimen. If Mr. C does get obesity surgery, he will need extensive education and teaching on an appropriate diet and exercise program. He has been over weight as a child and has either never been educated on or was never able to comply with dietary restrictions to encourage weight loss or has incorporated levels of activity that promote a healthy heart and healthy weight.

References

American Diabetes Association. (2016). Diagnosing diabetes and learning about prediabetes. Retrieved March 24, 2019, from http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diagnosis/…

American Heart Association. (2017). HDL (Good), LDL (Bad) cholesterol and triglycerides. Retrieved March 24, 2019, from https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/cholesterol…

Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). The health effects of overweight and obesity. Retrieved March 24, 2019, from https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/effects/index.ht…

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. (n.d.). Calculate your body mass index. Retrieved March 24, 2019, from https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_…

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2014). Obesity: identification, assessment and management. Retrieved from https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg189/chapter/1-R…

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2016). Potential candidates for bariatric surgery: Who is a good adult candidate for bariatric surgery? Retrieved from https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/weigh…

University of Rochester Medical Center. (2019). What is morbid obesity. Retrieved March 24, 2019, from https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/highland/bariatric-…

Instructions

• Write an essay identifying the role of the Immune System in defense during a microbial infection
• Highlight the main differences between parasitic and fungal infections.
• Compares parasitic infection between non-immunocompromised and immunocompromised persons
• Compares fungal infection between non-immunocompromised and immunocompromised persons with special reference to AIDS patients

Requirements

• Your essay should be a minimum of 500 words
• Be sure that your grammar, sentence structure, and word usage is appropriate. This means that you will have to edit your work yourself.
• Use APA style.

CS 1500 – Introduction to Server Systems

An introduction to server and operating systems focusing on the use of Linux. Students will learn how to perform basic administration of a Linux based system in the areas of command line usage, process control, user management, software installation and software removal. Additionally, the student will gain a basic fluency in the structure of the operating system, including items such as boot-up process and kernel structure. Scheduled and unscheduled laboratory projects.

Assignment

1. This chapter’s opening scenario illustrates a specific type of incident/disaster. Using a Web browser, search for information related to preparing an organization against terrorist attacks. Look up information on (a) anthrax or another biological attack (like smallpox), (b) sarin or another toxic gas, (c) low-level radiological contamination attacks.
2. Using a Web browser, search for available commercial applications that use various forms of RAID technologies, such as RAID 0 through RAID 5. What is the most common implementation? What is the most expensive?

Requirements:

• Type your responses with proper headings in a word document.

• Detailed and significant scholarly answers will be graded with full point value. Incomplete, inaccurate, or inadequate answers will receive less than full credit depending on the answers provided.

If my business deposits $130,000 today into an investment fund that is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6%, what will be the value of this investment?

• 2 years from now
• 4 years from now
• 7 years from now

I am also considering a new system with a total cost of $2,300,000, which includes the installation. The expected cash flows from each year of the five-year period are: $250,000, $320,000, $350,000, $400,000, and $425,000.

• What is the internal rate of return (IRR) for the project?
• Given the interest rate of 10%, what is the Net Present Value (NVP) for the new system?
• Considering the IRR and the NPV, would you recommend that I purchase the system?

Use Excel for the computations and explanation of how you came about them.