What does it mean to have a relationship with a just environment?
What moral obligations or responsibilities do you have toward constructing just environments by resolving inequalities in the time of the climate crisis?
What values & visions do you plan to live by? (or, what values will inform your relations with others and the environment?)
What do you envision a “good life” to be?
What role do you plan to play in engaging your family or community in environmental decisions as part of living in a just environment?
please answer these questions in essay format
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Title: Navigating the Climate Crisis: Building a Just Environment Through Moral Obligations, Values, and Community Engagement Having a relationship with a just environment means recognizing and acknowledging the interconnectedness between humans and the natural world. It means understanding
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“Drug Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Critical Review of Current Modalities and Their Biological Basis” Title: Understanding and Treating [Selected Disorder]: An Evidence-Based Synopsis and Evaluation of Current and Future Approaches
TOPIC: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The final assignment for this class will be a 10-page critical review of the drug treatment for a neuropsychological disorder. The review will use peer-reviewed and/or scholarly sources to provide an evidence base for the evaluation of current drug treatment modalities for the disorder. The disorder is the same disorder you selected in week 1 and for which you discussed its neurobiology in the Week 1 assignment (topic selection) and its drug management in the Week 2 assignment (drug treatment). Please remember – you will be analyzing the same disorder to complete the Week 6 assignment (comprehensive Critical Review of the same disorder and its management).Reminder – your completed Week 1 and Week 2 assignments will be used as a foundation to help you complete your Week 6 assignment (Critical Review) on the same disorder. Thus, your work in Week 1 and in Week 2 will be used to support your work in Week 6. Utilize the previous references you researched in Week 1 and Week 2, and add any additional peer-reviewed/scholarly references that would support your comprehensive review. These sources should provide evidence-based information to help support your comprehensive analysis, focusing on the aspects described below. Be sure to cite your sources in your paper and include them on your References page. You may utilize required or recommended course materials in your work, but these will not count towards the reference requirements; however, you may cite and reference the American Psychiatric Association’s (2013) DSM-5 as one of your sources used for the grading credit.
The paper will be evaluated on the inclusion of the following information.
Introduction: Evaluate the disorder in terms of symptomatic and behavioral presentation. Include the time, course, and progression of the disorder. Evaluate and explain special features of the disease epidemiology including risk factors for development of the disorder, lifespan and reproductive factors increasing risk of developing the disorder, and any genetic, environmental, or behavioral factors that increase risk.
Theory:
Evaluate the predominant theory or theories regarding the biological basis of the disorder. Explain the disorder in terms of pertinent neurotransmitter and receptor theories and use your references to provide an evidence base for these theories. Analyze neurotransmitter system(s) involved in the pathology of the disorder, including a description of: 1) the involved neurotransmitter(s) and receptor(s), 2) regions of the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nervous system) involved with any pathological anatomical changes, and 3) abnormalities of neural circuits and pathways. Include an explanation of how receptor agonists or antagonists would theoretically treat the disorder to reverse the pathology and restore normal function, or why they would be expected to improve symptoms.
Treatment: Evaluate drug therapies for treating the disorder based on the current understanding of the biological basis of the disorder. Include a description of the behavioral symptoms and physical signs of the disorder and identify the drug class(es) used in pharmacological therapy with a discussion of the mechanism of action of the drug class(es). Explain why the pharmacodynamics of the drug class(es) would affect the pathology of the disorder to restore function and/or improve symptoms. Include a discussion of the drug pharmacokinetics for each drug class. Provide examples of available marketed drugs within each class. Describe any drug side effects and/or adverse effects of the drug treatment and their biological basis, including issues related to contraindications, interactions, drug metabolism, and elimination. In addition, explain risks, benefits, and ethical implications for high-risk and exceptional treatment conditions.
Conclusion: Summarize theories of neuropsychological disorders as they relate to principles of drug action for that selected disorder. Provide a synopsis of the evidence base that supports or disproves current theories regarding the pathology of the disorder, advantages and disadvantages of current drug treatment(s). Lastly, evaluate any controversies regarding ethical and/or risk-benefit perspectives associated with the current treatment(s). Describe possible areas for future research. -
“The Power of Representation in Black Panther: A Critical Analysis”
*Over the course of the next number of weeks (alongside using your Black Panther film notes) you will begin to create an essay using the mandatory “Essay Outline” found below.
*All work will be completed during class time.
*Refer to the rubric as a check-list for success.
*Check out the level 4+ essay example below to visualise the MLA formatting, and in text citation formatting expectations.
*Also refer back to your MLA google slide presentation(s), and Purdue Writing Lab website to support your writing journey.
*Finally, upon the completion of your essay, be sure to take the time to read aloud your essay start to finish to self edit, and then have two peers do a peer edit of your essay (a check-list for this stage will be posted Tues. May 14th). -
Title: Exploring Moral Philosophy: Perspectives on Subjectivism, Addiction, Non-Human Consideration, Autonomy, and Just War
Choose three out of the five following questions to answer and write a 300 word essay on each of your responses. Your answers should not duplicate each other, for example, there may be some overlap in your answers, but I do not expect you simply repeat what you wrote as answer to one question as the answer to another.
This is an “open book” exam but make sure to footnote any sources you consult. Each answer should discuss at least one of the philosophers we have read or discussed in this course (contemporary or otherwise). Make sure to give reasons and explain your response, in other words “I believe x” is not a reason, you may say “I believe x, because …” Please upload your exam to Canvas by 11:59 pm May 14, 2024.
Many moral philosophers regard moral subjectivism as fatally flawed and contradictory? Compose a short essay arguing for or against this position.
Is addiction a moral issue? Why or why not? (hint: make sure you define addiction)
To what extent should humans give moral consideration to the well-being of non-humans (trees, chimpanzees, and such)? Are some living things entitled to greater consideration than others?
Is “autonomy” a useful concept in discussing moral issues? Make sure to define autonomy before you come to a conclusion
Apply the “just war” theory to either the Israel/Gaza conflict or the Russia/Ukraine conflict and offer a conclusion as to whether either party meets the criteria for a just war. -
Choosing an Appropriate Functional Analysis Approach “Identifying the Function of Behavior: Selecting the Right Functional Analysis Approach”
Week 5 Discussion: Choosing an Appropriate Functional Analysis Approach
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In the past, most functional analyses consisted of the four conditions alternated to determine their effects on behavior. However, in addressing the various needs of challenging behaviors, many forms of functional analysis have been created.
For this discussion, think about a behavior that you have encountered in the past. Now, complete the following:
Describe the type of functional analysis that would be most ideal for identifying the function of the behavior. Explain your reasons for choosing that type of functional analysis.
Describe the conditions you would include in that assessment.
Rationalize your reason for including those conditions.
Response Guidelines
Read the posts of your peers and respond to one. Your response should be substantive and demonstrate your understanding of the material. What aspects of the post do you like or agree with? Are there areas that are not clear? Did the post spark questions that you would like to ask your peer? In this, and in all of your courseroom posts, be sure to keep your tone scholarly, respectful, and professional. -
Title: “Aligning with Government Requirements: A Look at Cybersecurity Laws, Regulations, and Standards for Organizations”
Briefly examine a law, regulation, and a standard that organizations use to align with government requirements around cybersecurity best practices within their industry.
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Title: Promoting Evidence-Based Practice in a Rural Emergency Department
For this discussion, you will be exploring evidence-based practice in nursing. Review the following scenario:
You are a registered nurse working in a rural, critical access emergency department with limited healthcare services and no specialized medical care. The community has high rates of poverty, unemployment, and drug use. You have noticed that patients regularly use the emergency department as they would a primary care provider, coming in for minor issues such as colds and ear infections, and failing to follow-up with a primary or specialized care provider or complete required laboratory tests for management of their plan of care. These visits, in addition to patients arriving by ambulance and those with other medical emergencies, keep the 10 bed emergency room full and often result in patients waiting 2 hours or more to be seen by a provider.
In your initial posting, discuss the following after reading chapter 1 and 2 (textbook pdf attached):
– How can you, the RN, begin to ignite a spirit of inquiry in the department and encourage an evidence-based project to improve the situation and promote positive health outcomes?
– Since EBP involves integration of patient values and preferences, what information might you want to gather from patients and the community before planning a project?
– Who are the stakeholders that would be important to include in the development of this project?
– What are facilitators (factors that help) and barriers (factors that hinder) evidence-based practice (in general, not specific to this scenario)?
Your initial post must be posted before you can view and respond to colleagues, must contain minimum of two (2) scholarly references, in addition to examples from your personal experiences to augment the topic. The goal is to make your post interesting and engaging so others will want to read/respond to it. Synthesize and summarize from your resources in order to avoid the use of direct quotes, which can often be dry and boring. No direct quotes are allowed in the discussion board posts.
Objectives
Identify the seven steps of evidence-based practice
Describe the process for igniting a spirit of inquiry for evidence-based practice
Discuss facilitators and barriers to evidence-based practice
References:
Initial Post: Minimum of two (2) total references: one (1) from required course materials and one (1) from peer-reviewed references.
Initial Post: Minimum 200 words excluding references (approximately one (1) page) -
“Unpacking the Religious Tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Critical Analysis of Media Representations and Historical Origins”
1)Find a website or blog (could be either from a mainstream media channel or a personal page), whose subject matter can be traced back to a historical episode of religious violence (i.e. Crusades, Proselytization of Indigenous Peoples, Slavery, etc.).You will need to analyze in-depth the contents, discussing (a) the nature of the tension, (b) the historical origins of the (controversial?) position maintained by the author of the post or site,(c) the position of the overall dilemma in light of any theory (i.e. Feminism, Critical Theory, Postcolonial Theory, etc.) of one’s choice. The critique is to consist of 3-4 typewritten pages – double spaced, justified, and with 1” margins.
2) I would like you to speak about Palestine and Israel for this topic, it should be quite easy to find sources. I would like to advise against using chat gpt because it is very easily noticeable. That’s why i have given you a while before the deadline so we can work on this together. Thank you.
3)All writing assignments must conform to standard academic expectations, including the use of: unbiased/gender inclusive language; correct grammar and spelling; and an accepted method of citing sources (Chicago Manual of Style). Please note that the Research Paper will require footnotes. In-source citations are not permitted. -
Title: Understanding the Impact of Reimbursement on Healthcare Organizations: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Revenue Cycle and Departmental Responsibilities
Much of what happens in healthcare is about understanding the expectations of the many departments and personnel within the organization. Reimbursement drives the financial operations of healthcare organizations; each department affects the reimbursement process regarding timelines and the amount of money put into and taken out of the system. However, if departments do not follow the guidelines put into place or do not capture the necessary information, it can be detrimental to the reimbursement system.
From the moment you make an appointment to see your physician, the provider needs to track all of the financial elements involved in providing care. Medical billing software is one component utilized to track the financial elements, from verifying insurance coverage and determining copayments, as well as sending claims electronically to various third-party payers. Revenue cycle management (RCM) describes the combined administration of these essential financial processes.
An important role for patient financial services (PFS) personnel is to monitor the reimbursement process, analyze the reimbursement process, and suggest changes to help maximize the reimbursement. One way to make this process more efficient is by ensuring that the various departments and personnel are exposed to the necessary knowledge.
For your final project, you will assume the role of a supervisor within a PFS department and develop a white paper in which the necessary healthcare reimbursement knowledge is outlined. In Milestone One, you will take a closer look at how reimbursement impacts other healthcare departments, and you will dive deep into analyzing the revenue cycle, utilizing data, tracking records, and ensuring compliance within individual departments.
Pay-for-performance is a requirement for Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare, and commercial plans, requiring reporting on quality outcomes.
Prompt
Submit a draft of Sections I and II of the final project. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
Reimbursement and the Revenue Cycle
Describe what reimbursement means to a healthcare organization. What would happen if services were provided to patients but no payments were received for those services?
Illustrate the flow of the patient through the cycle from the initial point of contact through the care and ending at the point where the payment is collected
Departmental Impact on Reimbursement
Many different departments utilize reimbursement data in a healthcare organization. It is crucial the healthcare organization monitors this data. What impact could the healthcare organization face if this data were not monitored? Describe why collecting data is required for pay-for performance incentives.
Describe the activities within each department in a healthcare organization for how they may impact reimbursement. What specific data would you review in the reimbursement area to know whether changes were necessary?
Identify the responsible department for ensuring compliance with billing and coding policies. How does this affect the department’s impact on reimbursement in a healthcare organization? -
Assessment of Risk Management at Global Systemically Important Financial Institution: A Case Study
Instructions on Assessment:
To answer the questions below, you must choose one ‘Global Systemically Important Financial Institution’ to provide examples using their latest Annual and Pillar 3 reports. When answering both questions, you are required to demonstrate how the risks within each question interact.
1) In the context of the most recent international regulatory frameworks, critically evaluate the role of the bank’s asset-liability committees (ALCOs) in measuring and managing interest rate and liquidity risk. To support this, you are required to calculate and interpret appropriate measurement techniques.
2) Using literature and regulatory risk measurement requirements, evaluate your chosen bank’s operational risk management performance within the current challenging banking environment. In response, construct a fraud risk assessment framework using real world and future potential exposure examples.
Assessment structure guidelines are as follows:
· Your assignment can be in the form of a report, but you should not separate all the individual risks.
· Length maximum of 3000 words (with a +/- 10% tolerance level) must be stated.
· Font – Arial 12, the whole document being fully justified.
· Titles and headings should be in bold. Section headings should be numbered, e.g. 3.1.
· Quotations of more than two lines must be indented and in italics with the reference and page number stated. Shorter quotes should be in italics but do not need to be indented.
· Tables and figures should be inserted at an appropriate point in the text and should be easily readable.
· No large tables, except a detailed fraud risk framework.
· If you are attaching any appendices, please keep them to a minimum.
· Referencing must be APA 7th style.