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Write a summary of the content including 3 major ideas, what you learned, what was surprising and how you can use the information provided in the future.

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Examining social equity in infrastructure

Watch the video discussion “Examining social equity in infrastructure” from the American Society of Civil Engineering. In this episode of ASCE Interchange, Maya Trotz, professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of South Florida, examines social equity in infrastructure.

Write a summary of the content including 3 major ideas, what you learned, what was surprising and how you can use the information provided in the future. This assignment is worth 5 points and the weight will be that of an Activity.

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vy1wHvPlGi0

What does “relative autonomy” mean in Turkish foreign policy according to the text? What are the arguments presented in support of this characterization of TFP in the 1960s-1970s? What strikes your attention about the text?

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Turkish foreign policy book edited by Baskın Oran

Read pp. 393-409 in Turkish foreign policy book edited by Baskın Oran (a copy is provided). What does “relative autonomy” mean in Turkish foreign policy according to the text? What are the arguments presented in support of this characterization of TFP in the 1960s-1970s? What strikes your attention about the text? (Word limit: 700).

How does technological development affect the modes, methods and outcomes of modern diplomacy? How does modern diplomacy shape the direction, pace and impact of technological development?

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Modern diplomacy and technological development and tier impact on the international rations

1. How does technological development affect the modes, methods and outcomes of modern diplomacy?

2. How does modern diplomacy shape the direction, pace and impact of technological development?

3. How does the interaction between modern diplomacy and technological development affect the nature and dynamics of international relations?

 

Are these concerns well founded? Why or why not? What will improve these problems with this very important source of data for research, policy, and public health questions, analyses, and programs?

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

EHR systems provide much-needed clinical data for research, policy, and public health activities. Name several concerns about data provided from EHR systems. Are these concerns well founded? Why or why not? What will improve these problems with this very important source of data for research, policy, and public health questions, analyses, and programs?

Are the independent or dependent variables or research variables or concepts identified? Are the variables that are manipulated or measured in the study consistent with the variables identified in the purpose or the objectives, questions, or hypotheses?

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Research Evidenced Based Practice

Assignment:

Select another quantitative study from your literature related to your PICOT question. Outline the research variables.

Respond to each of the following questions/areas:

  • Are the independent or dependent variables or research variables or concepts identified?
  • Are the variables that are manipulated or measured in the study consistent with the variables identified in the purpose or the objectives, questions, or hypotheses?
  • Were the essential demographic variables examined and summarized?
  • Were the extraneous variables identified and controlled as necessary in the study?
  • Are there uncontrolled extraneous variables that may have influenced the findings? Is the potential impact of these variables on the findings discussed?
  • Summarize the data collection, data management and analysis, problem statement and interpretation of the findings.
  • Explain the concepts of reliability and validity and how statistical methods can affect them.
  • Identify the statistical procedures used. Do the statistical procedures used lead to a reliable and valid conclusion?
  • Judge whether the author’s interpretation of the results is appropriate.
  • Evaluate the clinical significance of the findings.

How and why had blacks, particularly in the South, been subjected to second-class citizenship by 1900? Why were Jim Crow laws predominantly in the South? How did Jim Crow happen?

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American Studies Question

How and why had blacks, particularly in the South, been subjected to second-class citizenship by 1900? Why were Jim Crow laws predominantly in the South? How did Jim Crow happen? Make sure you read about the Plessy case.

Write a policy statement based on your analysis that discusses Jacksonville’s strengths and challenges going forward, and policy options for dealing with those challenges.

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Government Budgeting and Finance

Using one set of the factors (environmental or financial ) used to determine financial solvency as discussed in Table 7.1 of this chapter, analyze the financial condition of Jacksonville. Your analysis should focus on the condition of the city not an agency within the city. Your trend analysis must use as least 5 years of data. Hence you will need financial data and demographic data for Jacksonville for at least five years. The financial information can be found in Jacksonville’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (found her Links to an external site.). The community needs and resources demographic data can be obtained from the US Census Bureau Quick Facts on-line portal. Instructions for finding the Census data are attached below. It would take too long to examine each characteristic, so choose four key factors from the list of financial or environmental factors. Use the Table template attached below to present your analysis. Use graphs of the trends in the key financial and demographic variables where appropriate to support your analysis. Finally write a policy statement based on your analysis that discusses Jacksonville’s strengths and challenges going forward, and policy options for dealing with those challenges.

You can choose whether to analyze financial factors or environmental factors for this assignment by going to the People/Group button on the left-hand side menu and self-selecting into a group

COJ.net – Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports

Was there a framework used to guide the implementation? Did the author(s) describe any barriers to implementation? Was there improvement and if so, was the improvement sustained?

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

For this week’s discussion, use the Saudi Digital Library to locate a scholarly journal article that details the use of implementation science to advance quality improvement in healthcare.

Summarize the article to include the healthcare setting, the quality initiative, the methodology, and outcomes.

  • Was there a framework used to guide the implementation?
  • Did the author(s) describe any barriers to implementation?
  • Was there improvement and if so, was the improvement sustained?
  • Discuss what additional or alternative quality improvement methods, implementation science approaches, and framework you would have used or recommended.
  • Describe two key takeaways from this article that you would incorporate into a similar quality improvement project in the future.

How does the percentage fat consumption in the question above compare with the DRI recommendations for Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) for fat?

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Diet Analysis Project Questions:

Based on the data you obtained from iProfile answer the following questions regarding your diet intake.

Q 1: What percent of the total calories you consumed, is from carbohydrates? Use the Macronutrient Distribution report (be sure to include all 3 days).

Q 2: How does the percentage carbohydrate consumption in the question above compare with the DRI recommendations for Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) for carbohydrate? Use the Intake Compared to DRI report (be sure to include all 3 days). If deficient or in excess how would you alter your dietary intake of this nutrient?

Q 3: What percent of the total calories you consumed, is from protein? Use the Macronutrient Distribution Report (be sure to include all 3 days).

Q 4: How does the percentage protein consumption in the question above compare with the DRI recommendations for Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) for protein? Use the Intake Compared to DRI report (be sure to include all 3 days). If deficient or in excess how would you alter your dietary intake of this nutrient?

Q 5: What percent of the total calories you consumed, is from fat? Use the Macronutrient Distribution report (be sure to include all 3 days).

Q 6: How does the percentage fat consumption in the question above compare with the DRI recommendations for Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges (AMDRs) for fat? Use the Intake Compared to DRI report (be sure to include all 3 days). If deficient or in excess how would you alter your dietary intake of this nutrient?

Q 7: What is your recommendation for calcium? Compare your actual intake with your recommended intake. Use the Intake Compared to DRI report (be sure to include all 3 days). If deficient or in excess how would you alter your dietary intake of this nutrient?

Q 8: What is your recommendation for vitamin D? Compare your actual intake with your recommended intake. Use the Intake Compared to DRI report (be sure to include all 3 days). If deficient or in excess how would you alter your dietary intake of this nutrient?

Q 9: Compare your average calorie intake with the recommended calorie intake for your height and weight (Use the Energy Balance report). Are you gaining or losing weight?

Q 10. As you completed this assignment, you realized that there are several factors that influenced your own daily food choices. What are they? Explain. Think about the following as you write your response (must be 2000 words):

  1. Individual factors influencing your daily food choices (demographics, other personal factors)
  2. Settings (homes, schools, worksites, etc.)
  3. Sectors (systems, organizations, and businesses and industries), and
  4. Social and cultural norms and values (belief systems, traditions, heritage, etc.).

What are some of the stresses on Sandra’s middle-aged sisters and their families? What resources are available to manage these stresses and support the sisters while caring for their dying sister Sandra?

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CASE STUDY: Caregiver Role Strain: Ms. Sandra A.

Sandra, a 47-year-old divorced woman, received a diagnosis of stage 3 ovarian cancer 4 years ago, for which she had a total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo- oophorectomy, omentectomy, lymphadenectomy, and tumor debulking followed by chemotherapy, consisting of cisplatin (Platinol), paclitaxel (Taxol), and doxorubicin (Adriamycin). She did well for 2 years and then moved back to her hometown near her family and underwent three more rounds of second-line chemotherapy. She accepted a less stressful job, bought a house, renewed old friendships, and became more involved with her two sisters and their families.

Sandra developed several complications, including metastasis to the lungs. Then she could no longer work, drive, or care for herself. She had been told by her oncologist that there was nothing else that could be done and that she should consider entering a hospice. She met her attorney and prepared an advance directive and completed her will. She decided to have hospice care at home and, with the help of her family, set up her first floor as a living and sleeping area. She was cared for by family members around the clock for approximately 3 days.

Sandra observed that she was tiring everyone out so much that they could not really enjoy each other’s company. At this time, she contacted the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) to seek assistance. Her plan was to try to enjoy her family and friend’s visits. After assessment, the VNA nurse prioritized her problems to include fatigue and caregiver role strain. Other potential problem areas that may need to be incorporated into the care plan include anticipatory grieving and impaired comfort.

Reflective Questions

What are some of the stresses on Sandra’s middle-aged sisters and their families?
What resources are available to manage these stresses and support the sisters while caring for their dying sister Sandra?
Describe Sandra’s feelings about dependency and loss of autonomy because she is unable to do her own activities of daily living any longer