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  • Title: Understanding Your Child’s Temperament: A Guide for Parents What is temperament? Temperament refers to a person’s natural way of responding to the world around them. It is the combination of a child’s innate traits, such as


    Using all the information you collected from this module, create a flyer for the families in your class. I would like you to highlight a specific area of temperament development (think about the different sections in the article) and create an informative take-home flyer for your parents. Focus on the following questions:
    What is temperament? 
    How is temperament different than personality?
    How do children show us their different temperaments? 
    How can knowing about children’s different temperaments help us help them more effectively? 
    Also, include at least one external website for parents to access additional information.

  • Title: Combating Racism: A Path Towards a More Inclusive America

    write about how racism is the most detrimental issue in American History AND provide a potential solution to that issue. 

  • Title: Evaluating Identification Methods and Witness Testimony in the Criminal Justice System

    Part I
    There are various identification methods used in the criminal justice system. There are also two different types of evidence used: physical evidence and circumstantial evidence. This discussion examines the reliability of the various methods used and examines the two different types of evidence.
    Please discuss each of the following:
    Discuss the various identification methods used in the criminal justice system. Discuss some of the flaws with eye witness identifications?
    What is the difference between physical evidence and circumstantial evidence? Which do you believe is more reliable to a jury? 
    What are some of the benefits and drawbacks to relying on DNA evidence in a criminal case?
    Part II
    Please review the two signed statements from witnesses. One is from Dawn Dietz, the prosecutor’s witness, and the other is from Joe “The Fireman”, the defense’s witness. Using these two witness statements and the facts provided to you in the week 1 discussion, answer the following questions:
    1) If you were the prosecutor, how would you discredit the potential testimony of Joe The Fireman?
    2) If you were the defense attorney, how would you discredit the potential testimony of Dawn Dietz?
    3)  What statements/testimony from the witnesses, the police officer and Mayo will be admissible and inadmissible? Discuss why.

  • “Exploring Key Topics in Molecular Biology: Antibiotics, Mutations, Signaling Pathways, and More”

    Given there is so much information covered in this course, I like to provide you with some topics on which to especially focus.
    Antibiotic mechanisms of action
    Different types of bacterial mutations
    Transcriptional regulation in phage and bacteria
    Eukaryotic signaling pathways
    Reporter genes in molecular biology (GFP/LacZ etc)
    RNAi
    CRISPR
    Hox genes and species homology
    Sporulation process in bacteria
    Transcriptomes
    10 short answer questions, and you will have 2.5 hours.  I don’t want to see you citing your answers, and I surely do not want to google an answer to find it came word for word (or even close to word for word) from a website or the book. The use of AI platforms to answer questions is also becoming a big issue. Please stay away from using this technology.

  • “CSM Student Concert: A Musical Journey” CSM Student Concert: A Musical Journey Name of performance: CSM Student Concert Performers: CSM Students Location: College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus Date: May

    Your concert report isn’t due until May 17th, but it is always a good idea to plan ahead. I just wanted to make you aware of this assignment early in the term. For this report you need to attend a CSM student concert and then write a report.
    The Report, minimum of 500 words, should be posted on or before the due date.
    It is best to write the report within 1-2 days of attending/viewing/listening to the concert.
    Submit your paper as a text entry or a file (pdf, doc, docx or txt) (No google docs links)
    Take notes during the concert and document your impressions about the pieces and your experience. Your report should indicate a clear understanding, and specific application, of at least five terms or ideas from class. Please underline these five terms in your paper. Apply the terms to the music you heard at the concert. Examples include tempo terms (allegro, andante, accelerando etc.), dynamics (forte, piano, crescendo etc), instrumentation (brass section, choir, orchestra etc.), meter (4/4, 3/4 triple meter, duple meter etc), rhythm, melody and so on. Beyond that requirement, you may address any aspect of the concert that you feel is appropriate. If the concert has numerous pieces, you may focus on just a few. However, still include your overall impressions of the event.
    Organize your thoughts clearly in writing and check grammar and spelling. Grammar and spelling count! It’s always a good idea to have someone proof-read your paper before turning it in.
    Include the following in your report:
    Name of the performance
    Name(s) of the performers (if it is a large group, just the soloists, conductor name of group)
    Location of the performance
    Date of the performance
    Titles of pieces being performed (only the ones you are talking about)
    Instrumentation (i.e., full orchestra, chamber orchestra, chorus, piano & violin, etc.)
    A running description of what each piece expressed (feelings, emotions, ideas, sensory experiences, etc.)
    Observations regarding how the musical expression was accomplished including aspects of the melody, rhythm, harmony, orchestration, tempo, dynamics etc.
    Description of how the music affected you!
    Site any references, even if you did not quote them word for word.
    Do Not Plagiarize. You will receive 0% if I find any plagiarized elements in your paper. If you need to quote something from the program, online resources or books, make sure you use quotes and include references/acknowledgements.
    Do Not Use AI. This is considered cheating and will receive a grade of ‘0’.v

  • “Predicting Performance in Professional Road Cycling: The Top Determinants and Testing Methods” “Predictive Validity of Physiological Attributes for Elite Cycling Performance: A Comprehensive Review” “Using the LSCT to Predict and Monitor Cycling Performance: A Review of the Research” Title: The Role of Exercise in Cycling Performance: A Comprehensive Review

    please this paper is for my exercise science class i need you to pick a topic and write my research paper on it . 
    this is an example of the paper i need you to write 
    Running
    Header: Predicting Professional Road Cycling Performance
    Predicting Professional Road Cycling Performance
    Hugo
    M. Zambrano
    CUNY Lehman College
    The Grand Tours
    is bicycle road racing’s version of the Triple
    Crown. Composed of the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana
    these events are stage races. Held annually in July, the Tour de France (Tour)
    is the oldest (it started as a publicity stunt in 1903 between 2 rival sporting
    newspapers), and most prestigious of the
    three. Today’s Tour is one of the most widely attended events in sports with
    millions lining the race route, and an advertising/ sponsor caravan following
    the riders. The race is made up of 3
    stage types: flat terrain (FT), high
    mountain (HM), and time trial (TT).Today, roughly 200 cyclists compete in the Tour annually, with the winner covering
    3650 ± 208 km in 92 ± 6 hours on average (data from 1990 to 2011) (Santalla,
    Earnest, Marroyo & Lucia, 2012). Speeds
    of 40–60 km/h reached on flat terrains are often done in a group, known as a
    peloton, which demands high technical skills. TT experts are fast, maintaining
    speeds of about 50 km/h without drafting, which requires high, sustainable
    power output and aerodynamics to be successful. Finally, the HM stages often include
    several steep mountain
    passes, demanding several
    bouts of 45 minutes or more at high intensities (Santalla et
    al., 2012). Because of the nature of the course and the differing ambient
    conditions encountered daily, only the most elite endurance athletes compete in
    the Grand Tours. Pro cyclists ride an average of 35,000km and compete 90 days
    per year. This pushes the athlete to the extremes of endurance performance as
    they must be resistant to fatigue at high submaximal intensities for extended
    periods of time. The years of training required to acquire this adaptation is
    unknown, however there are certain widely recognized determinants of cycling
    performance. Furthermore there are numerous tests that are used to determine the
    cyclist’s training status, and to predict performance. Accordingly, the purpose of this
    paper will be to discuss the top five determinants of
    performance for professional road cyclists: gross efficiency, VO2max and
    certain metabolic thresholds (including blood lactate landmarks), peak power
    output (PPO), and breathing patterns
    (Faria, Parker, & Faria, 2005). The different types of tests used to
    predict performance will also be discussed, with an emphasis on a new submaximal test developed by Lamberts, Swart, Noakes, & Lambert (2011).
    Gross Efficiency
    GE
    measures effective work and is expressed as a percentage of total energy
    expended that results in external
    work. In well-trained male cyclists, GE was reported
    as ranging from 10% to 25%. GE for Tour winners hovers in the 25% range
    (Bell, Furber, Van Someren, Anton-Solanos,
    & Swart, 2017). Interestingly, it has been found that as intensity rises,
    the rate of VO2 rise slows and that the GE of pro riders actually goes up.
    – the theory being that the higher GE accounts for the
    slower rise in VO2max (Lucia, Hoyos, Perez, Santalla, & Chicharro, 2002).
    GE has also been found
    to have a positive
    correlation with the percentage of type 1 muscle fibers in the vastus
    lateralis. Working muscles with a higher percentage of type 1 muscle fibers
    have a lower submaximal oxygen cost, resulting in a higher GE (Faria et al.,
    2005).t , This adaptation allows for
    extremely high workloads to be continued for extended periods of time.
    VO2max and Metabolic Thresholds
    Successful pro cyclists have high VO2max values in the 74ml/kg
    range. On its own, VO2max is not considered a strong
    predictor of performance in elite cyclists.
    However, when coupled with other markers of exercise
    performance such as blood lactate, power output, metabolic thresholds and
    efficiency, VO2max gains predictive validity (Wilber, Zawadzki, Kearney,
    Shannon, & DiSalvo, 1997). Padeilla, Mujika, Cuesta, & Goiriena,
    (1999), is one of the few studies that has grouped riders into fields of
    expertise (i.e. uphill, flat, TT specialists), and compared their physiological
    attributes with regards to blood lactate levels. Lactate threshold 1 (LT1) is
    the exercise intensity that causes a 1mmol/L increase in blood lactate
    concentration. LT1 is also closely associated with the ventilatory threshold
    and in practice is the point of hyperventilation with regards to VO2 (breathing will be discussed further in the “breathing” section.
    Using a graded cycling ergometer step test protocol (35-W increments
    every 4 minutes to exhaustion) the authors demonstrated that the power
    associated with 4 mmol/L blood lactate concentration is highly predictive for
    the maximal effort that the athlete was able to sustain for 1 h during the Hour
    Record performance (subject was a multiple Tour winner and record holder).
    Power output at lactate threshold has been shown to be a valid predictor
    (r=.88) of cycling potential. For this subject, the power recorded at 4 mmol/L blood lactate concentration was 505 W
    (6.23 W·kg), which is an extremely high value exhibited by only the most elite
    riders (see peak power output section) (Faria et al., 2005). Furthermore, in an earlier study, Coyle et
    al.(1991), showed that lactate threshold VO2 has a strong correlation (r=.96)
    with performance of trained cyclists.
    Peak Power Output (PPO)
    Peak power output
    (Wpeak) can be defined as the highest workload sustained for a given amount of
    time during a progressive incremental ramp test to exhaustion, and is usually
    expressed relative to body mass (Faria et al, 2005). Research shows that Wpeak values
    during a maximal incremental cycling test are highly predictive of cycling
    performance. Hawley & Noakes (1992),
    found a significant correlation (r = -.91, p<.001), between a graded test and a 20km cycle trial. A power to weight ratio of > 5.5W/kg is considered a prerequisite for pro cyclists,
    with the most elite cyclists
    exhibiting a PPO of
    ≥ 6.34W/kg.
    Breathing Patterns
    Ventilatory
    efficiency (Ve), is the interaction
    between pulmonary ventilation,pulmonary perfusion and cardiac output.
    Professional riders exhibit unique breathing patterns at high workloads whereby
    instead of a tachypnoeic shift (the onset of hyperventilation and a good
    indicator of lactate threshold), Ve continues to improve via an increase in
    tidal volume instead of breath frequency. This breathing adaptation results in
    enhanced breathing efficiency and metabolic cost of breathing. Because the
    oxygen cost of breathing is approximately 15% of VO2max, this characteristic
    may account for the VO2 kinetics
    of pro cyclists. It has also been shown that heavy breathing during exercise can potentially
    compromise leg blood flow; therefore a more efficient breathing pattern may
    reduce this effect (Lucia, Caravajal, Calderon, Alfonso, & Chicharro, 1999).
    Tests to Predict
    Cycling Capacity
    The two most common
    tests used to predict cycling
    capacity are the Peak Power
    Output (PPO) test (discussed earlier), and the 40km Time Trial (TT) test. However,
    the maximal and high
    submaximal nature of these tests make them unsuitable for weekly monitoring as
    it could cause interference with normal training and race schedules. To address
    this shortcoming submaximal tests such as the
    Astrand Test and the Physical Work Capacity 170 Test were introduced
    beginning in the 1950s. These tests however focused on VO2 max, and as
    discussed earlier, on it’s own VO2max has limited accuracy to determine small
    meaningful performance changes in well trained cyclists (Capostagno, Lambert,
    & Lamberts, 2016).
    Lambet et al., (2011), developed the Lambert and Lamberts
    Submaximal Cycle Test (LSCT) that allows for a wider
    range of variables such as power,
    cadence, cycling efficiency
    and heart rate recovery to be analyzed simultaneously. This strategy was
    developed to not only predict performance, but also to monitor changes in
    training status and detect
    symptoms of overreaching. The LSCT is a 17 minute test that can be
    used as a warm up to traditional tests (indeed in their initial study the
    researchers conducted the PPO & 40km TT immediately after the LSCT). The
    authors had 17 well trained male pro cyclists (subsequent research by the same
    lead author confirmed results using a much larger sample of 102, (Lambert 2014)),
    cycle at intensities which elicited target heart rates of 60% (stage 1), 80%
    (stage 2), and 90% (stage 3), of their maximal heart rate. HR max, heart rate
    recovery (HRR), power, speed, cadence and
    RPE were all recorded at appropriate intervals or
    continuously where possible. Additionally, there is a lower typical error of
    measurement (TEM), in some of these variables making the LSCT more reliable.
    The researchers state that the LSCT is an excellent predictor of performance for a number
    of reasons. First
    it is a true submaximal test (as defined by the stages
    and time to complete. Secondly, the performance parameters of the test are highly
    repeatable with very low TEMs for mean power output, mean speed and heart rate
    recovery (HRR) – which is a marker of autonomic function and can be used to
    adjust training prescription and determine training status. Lastly, there is a
    very strong correlation between mean power and heart rate recovery during LSCT
    and peak power (PPO) and endurance (40km TT), especially during stage 3 (90% of
    HRmax), (r=.91-.94) (Lamberts et al., 2011).
    Summary and Practical Takeaways
    In conclusion, Grand Tour
    road cycling races represent the pinnacle of the sport and push athletes to
    extreme limits. Traditional tests/ measurements are impractical to conduct
    frequently because they interfere with training and race schedules. The more
    frequently a test can be performed, the more data it can provide. The LSCT, a
    true submaximal test addresses these issues and does not require invasive blood
    samples to test lactate levels or costly gas analyzers to monitor respiration
    to determine cycling efficiency. Lastly, the LSCT can be used as a standardized
    warm-up before traditional performance tests or training sessions, and has the
    potential to monitor performance and fatigue with enough precision
    to detect small but meaningful performance changes.
    References
    Bell, P. G., Furber, M.
    J. W., Van Someren, K.
    E. N. A., Anton-Solanas,
    A. N. A., & Swart, J. (2017).
    The Physiological Profile of a Multiple Tour de France Winning
    Cyclist. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 49(1). https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2017/01000/The_Physiological
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    Capostagno, B., Lambert, M. I., & Lamberts, R. P. (2016). A Systematic Review of Submaximal Cycle Tests to Predict, Monitor,
    and Optimize Cycling Performance. International Journal
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    Coyle, E. F., Feltner, M. E., Kautz,
    S. A., Hamilton, M. T., Montain, S. J., Baylor, A. M., Abraham, L. D., & Petrek, G. W. (1991). Physiological and biomechanical factors associated with elite
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    L., & Faria, I. E. (2005). The
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    and predict cycling
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    Santalla, A., Earnest, C.
    P., Marroyo, J.
    A., & Lucia, A. (2012). The
    Tour de France: An
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    Wilber, R. L., ZAWADZKI, K. M., KEARNEY, J. A. Y. T., SHANNON, M. P., & DISALVO, D.
    (1997). Physiological profiles of elite off-road and road cyclists.
    Medicine & Science in
    Sports & Exercise, 29(8).
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    les_of_elite_off_road_and_road.15.aspx
    this is the link to the textbook its 1  source that needs to be used 
    Final Paper Rubric: Total – 110 points
    Format: 10 points 
    3-5 pages (double-spaced) minimum
    Grammar, Punctuation, Spelling must be up to par
    12 size Font, Times New Roman
    Page Numbers – Headers or Footers 
    MUST have these sections and they need to be labeled Title/Cover Page, Introduction, Body of the Paper (Arguments/Supporting Points), & Conclusion/Practical Considerations/Applications, Reference List
    Purpose Statement: 10 points
    The student has stated the purpose of the paper in the introduction section of the paper:
    For instance: “The purpose of the study is to discuss the positive effect that resistance training provides for the obese population…” (What is obesity? What type of exercises can combat obesity? 
    or “The purpose of the study is to demonstrate the importance of exercise in the elderly population” (why do the elderly need exercises? to delay the rate of sarcopenia? What is that?)
    Body of the Paper/Quality: 60 points
    Whatever you choose to write about throughout the paper; the points must flow from one to the other.
    Obviously, I will be looking for quality amongst the writing/sentences/paragraphs as everything must make sense.
    Reference List/In-Text Citations: 25 points
    The Reference list should be the last section of your paper (after the conclusion) 
    Outside sources should come from 
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
    https://scholar.google.com
    https://www.acsm.org/education-resources/journals/exercise-sport-scieces-reviews
    Must have at least 5 peer-reviewed sources (Not only the Textbook!)

  • Title: Evaluating and Integrating Acquisitions: Lessons from Northrop Grumman Case Study 1. The most important lesson that NGC has learned about evaluating and integrating acquisitions well from an HR perspective is the importance of cultural fit. NG

    Read the Northrop Grumman Case study and respond to the following questions:
    1. What is the most important lesson(s) that NGC thinks it has learned about evaluating and integrating acquisitions well from an HR perspective?
    2.  How successful is NGC, really, at managing MAs? How do you measure success?
    3. NGC has moved to the use of a “virtual data room,” which means that MA team
    members no longer have to meet physically. Explain the pros and cons of this
    innovation. Should NGC continue in this vein?
    4. What recommendations would you make to NGC’s HR manager to make to improve the integration of employees of newly acquired organizations into the NGC culture?
    Your response should include at least 4 outside references.  
    A cover page should accompany all assignments. 
    APA formatting is required for this assignment.

  • “Mastering the Interconnectedness of Financial Statements: Strengthening Accounting Skills for Accurate Financial Reporting”

    Improve your understanding of the relationships between the financial statements; increase your confidence in preparing and recording accounting entries; increase your ability to understand the preparation of formal financial statements.

  • Title: Annotated Bibliography: Best Practices for Addressing Health Care Problems in Organizations Annotated Bibliography: Evaluating and Analyzing Scholarly Sources in Health Care Research

    In your professional life, you will need to find credible evidence to support your decisions and your plans of action. You will want to keep abreast of best practices to help your organization adapt to the ever-changing health care environment. Being adept at research will help you find the information you need. For this assessment, you will research a health care problem or issue faced by current health care organizations.
    INSTRUCTIONS:
    Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. At a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
    For this assessment, research Best practices related to a current health care problem. Your selected problem or issue will be utilized again in Assessment 4. To explore your chosen topic, you should use the first two steps of the Socratic Problem-Solving Approach to aid your critical thinking.
    1 .Select one of the health care problems or issues presented in the Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills 
    Assessment 02 – Applying Research Skil The health care system in the United States has been the subject Applying Research Skills [PDF]resource. Write a brief overview of the selected health care problem or issue. In your overview:
    Summarize the health care problem or issue.
    Describe the professional relevance of this topic.
    Describe any professional experience you have with this topic.
    Identify peer-reviewed articles relevant to this health care issue or problem.
    Conduct a search for scholarly or academic peer-reviewed literature related to the topic and describe the criteria you used to search for articles, including the names of the databases you used. You will select four current scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles published during the past 3–5 years that relate to your topic.
    Refer to the NHS-FPX4000: Developing a Health Care Perspective Library Guide to help you locate appropriate references.
    Use keywords related to the health care problem or issue you are researching to select relevant articles.
    Assess the credibility and explain relevance of the information sources you find.
    Determine if the source is from an academic peer-reviewed journal.
    Determine if the publication is current.
    Determine if information in the academic peer-reviewed journal article is still relevant.
    Analyze academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format. Provide a rationale for inclusion of each selected article. The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to document a list of references along with key information about each one. The detail about the reference is the annotation. Developing this annotated bibliography will create a foundation of knowledge about the selected topic. In your annotated bibliography:
    Identify the purpose of the article.
    Summarize the information.
    Provide rationale for inclusion of each article.
    Include the conclusions and findings of the article.
    Write your annotated bibliography in a paragraph form. The annotated bibliography should be approximately 150 words (1–3 paragraphs) in length.
    List the full reference for the source in APA format (author, date, title, publisher, et cetera) and use APA format for the annotated bibliography.
    Make sure the references are listed in alphabetical order, are double-spaced, and use hanging indents.
    Summarize what you have learned while developing an annotated bibliography.
    Summarize what you learned from your research in a separate paragraph or two at the end of the paper.
    List the main points you learned from your research.
    Summarize the main contributions of the sources you chose and how they enhanced your knowledge about the topic.
    Additional Requirements
    Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
    Length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
    Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
    APA tutorial: Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for guidance.
    Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
    Content: Provide a title page and reference page following APA style.
    References: Use at least four scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles.
    APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citation of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.
    COMPETENCIES  MEASURED
    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
    Competency 2: Apply scholarly information through critical thinking to solve problems in the field of health care.
    Assess the credibility and relevance of information sources.
    Analyze academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format.
    Summarize what was learned from developing an annotated bibliography.
    Competency 4: Write for a specific audience, in appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella’s writing standards.
    Apply academic peer reviewed journal articles relevant to the health care problem or issue being researched.
    Produce text with minimal grammatical, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
    Integrate into text appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.

  • Breaking Free: A Journey to Independence

    Write about a character, real or imagined, who feels trapped by circumstance and who wishes to become more independent. Using the skills you have learned in this unit, explore how your character moves from dependence to independence in your narrative. Be sure to describe any obstacles your character faces in the beginning, the decisions the character makes to become independent, and any consequences and responsibilities of this newfound independence. If you choose to write a personal narrative, use the same outline to write about how you or someone you know has achieved independence. Remember to include the following in your narrative:
    • a plot with a beginning, middle, and end
    • a clear setting
    • characters and dialogue
    • descriptive details
    • a clear theme
    Please submit your story arc in this Portfolio. Additionally, please remember that you must use Times New Roman font, size 12 and include the MLA heading on the first page.