Sunday, 17 May 2020

Partial Cement Replacements Alternatives: Recycled coarse vs.Recycled fine aggregates

Objective of this paper finds out which is suitable material among
 1) Partial cement replacements materials e.g. coal fly ash, ground granulated blastfurnace slag, silica fume, ground glass natural pozzolans or calcined clay 
2)Recycled coarse aggregates and 
3)Recycled fine aggregates for use under di?erent loading and environmental conditions in the construction / civil engineering industry.
 Literature review ( the 1st page ) 
1. Properties & applications of sustainability of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively 

2. Composition of sustainability of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively Experimental methodology (the 2nd page ) 
1. Full details of all mixes of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively 2. Details of experimental equipment for test of 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials , recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate) respectively 3. Inclusion and elaboration of all relevant standards, i.e. BS, BS EN, etc. for captioned test Results (the 3rd page ) 

1. Appropriate graphs for each captioned concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate), ensuring that the main mechanical properties are illustrated. 2. Calculations must be elaborated and clearly explained for each captioned concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate).

 Discussion (the 4th page)

 1. Compare the values calculated from captioned test data with the control mixes and also expected values from standard texts or relevant web-based sources. It must be borne in mind the design strength mix is C32/40.
 2. From abovementioned data / results, comment on the relative strength properties of the 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate). 
3. Use of the theories are covered and more importantly compare with previously published work as appropriate.

 Conclusion (the 5th page ) 
1. Among above-mentioned 3 concrete (partial cement replacements materials, recycled ?ne aggregate, and recycled coarse aggregate), which concrete is sustainability for use under di?erent loading and environmental conditions in the construction / civil engineering industry. 2. A realistic case is adopted to support above claim

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Ethical Considerations for the Practice Scholar


Ethical Considerations
Translation of a research-based intervention to practice involves a critical review of numerous published research studies to discern if individuals - research subjects - were treated according to the ethical values and principles as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Reflect upon your selected practice problem and the eventual research-based intervention you select for your practice change project and address the following. (Alcohol abuse)
• What are the potential benefits and harms related to your selected practice problem when considering a research-based intervention for your practice change project?
• Are there competing personal or professional values related to this research-based intervention that might impact the implementation of this intervention in your practice setting?
• What types of objections might be raised? How will you explain your decision to key stakeholders to address these objections?

Ethical Considerations for the Practice Scholar
Every practice problem is informed by and requires the support of published research. As a DNP-prepared nurse, you will lead practice change wherein you translate research to practice to influence outcomes. The implementation of a practice change is not research and therefore, it is not held to the required ethical review as researchers preparing to conduct research. At the same time, inherent in the translation of research to practice is the review and critical appraisal of each research study under consideration as support for leading practice change. This review and critical appraisal of individual research study articles includes reviewing the research team's plan and process for protecting the individuals who served as subjects in each study you review. To prepare you for leading change and consideration of research participants, you will be required to complete the Biomedical Research course offered by The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative. Completion of the Biomedical Research course is a milestone toward completion of your DNP project.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. Author.
Resnik, D. B. (2015, May). Glossary of commonly used terms in research ethics. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/glossary/index.cfm
Resnik, D. B. (2018, July). Research ethics timeline (1932–Present). National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/resources/bioethics/timeline/index.cfm
References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). U.S. public health service syphilis study at Tuskegee. http://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/timeline.ht
Dang, D., & Dearholt, S. (2018). Johns Hopkins nursing evidence-based practice model and guidelines (3rd ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (n.d.). Human subjects research. http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/belmont.html

Critical Appraisal of Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring

Assignment Prompt

Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring is a conceptual thread in the USU College of Nursing’s curriculum framework. The purpose of this assignment is to offer students the opportunity to be exposed to Human Caring Science while providing students with the skills of critical appraisal of evidence.

Students will select one nursing research article that focuses on a study that used Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring as a theoretical framework.
Students should use as a guide, an appropriate Rapid Critical Appraisal Checklist found in Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt (2019; pp. 708-722).
The critiques are to be informal, although correct grammar, spelling, etc., are expected. The critique should include a brief description of the study that was reviewed and should address elements of the study relevant to critique.
Students will provide a written critique on a critical appraisal of the elements relevant to the nature of the research study such as type of study, design, quality of the study; and rationale, as well as implications for practice and further research and/or evaluation.
The grade will be based on accuracy, level of content and structure of the document.

Examples of research articles incorporating Jean Watson’s theory in USU online library:

Durgun Ozan, Y., & Okumus, H. (2017). Effects of nursing care based on

Watson’s theory of human caring on anxiety, distress, and coping when

infertility treatment fails: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Caring

Sciences, 6(2), 95-109.

Rossillao, K. (2018). Caritas education: Theory to practice...2018

National Teaching Institute research abstracts presented at the AACN

National Teaching Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21-24, 2018.

American Journal of Critical Care, 27(3), e 14 - e15.

Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Individual Final Project

Overview
You will select an existing organization to analyze using concepts learned during the course. The selected organization does not have to be a well-known Fortune company, nor does it have to be a for profit organization. The organization can be an institution of higher education, a business corporation, a health organization, or a manufacturing company, etc.

Written Report Guidelines
A 10 – 15 page report of the analysis is required using 12 point Times New Roman font, double￾spacing, with 1" margins and following APA’s writing style. References should be made in the text. For the purpose of this project, use the text chapters and journal articles assigned for this course in addition to any other available references such as books, journals, newspaper, internet information, or a direct interview (in case of an interview) as resources for your research.
Students must reference all of their research in the text of the paper. The papers must be proof read before final submission. The paper must be free of spelling and grammar mistakes, logically written, and coherent. It should include at least 10 references. This means that students are to refer to the information in these sources in a relevant way throughout the paper using APA format. In the report you need to apply the concepts learned during the course to describe and assess the organization.

Note: Select a local/national/global organization that you will have access to. The objective of the project is find a local organization that you will help improve. The organization may be for profit or non-profit. You are required to research the selected organization and address the following areas:
Content of the Course Paper
Make sure that your paper has a bolded header for each of the areas and sub-areas below.
1. Organizational Strategy
 Define and assess the organization’s strategy
2. Environment in which the Organization Operates
 Task Environment
 General Environment
3. Organizational Structure and Form
 Appropriateness of structure to the environment and strategy
 Identify organizational form (mechanistic or organic), and thoroughly analyzes its
appropriateness for the environment of the organization.
4. Leadership
 Who are the organization's heroes?
 Define the heroes’ leadership style and analyzes its appropriateness for the motivational
environment of the organization.
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5. SWOT Analysis.
 Provide a table listing all of the strength (S), weakness (W), opportunities (O), and threats
(T).
 Identify 3 each of the internal strength (S) and weakness (W), and match them with 3
each of the external opportunities (O) and threats (T). A sentence should be provided for
each point explaining their inclusion.
6. Your Recommendation based on the SWOT analysis
The project will be graded by the following criteria:
80% content of the paper including references
10% organization
10% language and grammar
DUE DATE: May 28th midnight of Week 10
Writing Standards
All writing assignments in this course must be word-processed and checked for spelling and
grammar. The following are to be taken into consideration by the student when writing the
papers in this course:
Content:
Completed all parts of assignment
Developed thoughtfully with appropriate support for ideas
Synthesized and evaluated appropriate materials
Original and appropriate approach – clear thesis
Organization:
Logical plan
Appropriate order of ideas
Appropriate beginning and conclusion
Appropriate cohesion and progression of ideas and transitions
Proper headers and sub-headers
Form and Mechanics:
Correct language control
No grammatical or sentence errors
No spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors
Correct idiom and word usage
Getting Started
A good starting point to search companies and is a library guide from Cornell University
available at this link: http://guides.library.cornell.edu/companypractices. However, you will need
to use the resources from the University of La Verne’s Wilson library http://library.laverne.edu/
to access the databases listed in the guide.
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This short Cornell University video
http://guides.library.cornell.edu/content.php?pid=123535&sid=1061491 will explain scholarly
articles. Reviewing the articles listed in the “Notes” at the end of the chapter in the course text is
also helpful.

Tuesday, 12 May 2020

Business Model and Plan


"SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
This subject offers you the opportunity to use disciplinary knowledge and skills to resolve a business challenge. The subject attracts students from a range of fields, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to the researching, analysis and problem-solving aspects of the challenge. In teams, you will be required to design entrepreneurship validation tools aimed at creating sustainable value through the provision of a particular product or service to meet an identified market opportunity. The projects aim to enhance the well-being of your community or aim to solve a social, health, economic or environmental problem. The subject is designed to provide you with the opportunity to enhance, demonstrate and document work-ready skills appropriate to your chosen career path."

1. Required readings
1. Please read Chapter 8 - Preparing a business plan in the prescribed textbook (Entrepreneurship and Small business, 4th Asia-Pacific edition by Schaper, Volery, Weber and Gibson).

2. Additionally, please read the following article for advice on how to write a business plan:

Sahlman, W. (1997) ‘How to write a great business plan’, Harvard Business Review, 98-108.

This reading is important for the creative pursuit of innovative ideas as it discusses how to write a great business plan. This is an important skill for entrepreneurs wanting to make sure their innovative ideas lead to commercial success in the marketplace.
3. Please read the following article on ethics and entrepreneurship, and reflect on how ethics can be incorporated in your business plan (the last assignment).

Harris, J.D., Sapienza, H.J. and Bowie, N.E., 2009. Ethics and Entrepreneurship. Journal of Business Venturing, 24(5), pp.407-418.


Please see Guides for Assignments, Grading criteria, and attached file below for more detailed guidelines & instructions for this assignment, and make sure that you follow the instructions properly. Required file format
There are some attached files I added from my Cours I want you to read them then applied what they ask for it. Please follow the instructions and the Rubric as they required.

PLEASE, WRITE WITH EASY LANGUAGE.

Monday, 11 May 2020

Social Work and Human Services

Assignment Overview
To implement new strategies at the macro level in social work, it is necessary to provide clear leadership and direction. It is also necessary to address how strategy changes are sustainable and improve the quality of social work services. The purpose of this assignment is to help you practice these skills.

By successfully completing this assignment, you demonstrate your proficiency in the following EPAS and generalist behaviors:

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice.
C5.GP.A: Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services.
C5.GP.C: Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.
Related Assignment Criterion:
1. Summarize the problem and relevant peer-reviewed literature.
2. Integrate best practice strategies and skills into a holistic plan to address the problem.
Competency 6: Engage With Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.
Related Assignment Criterion:
1. Summarize the problem and relevant peer-reviewed literature.
2. Integrate best practice strategies and skills into a holistic plan to address the problem.
Assignment Description
In this assignment, you synthesize the best practice skills and strategies you analyzed in your Macro Analysis Paper in Unit 3 to address a social services organization or practice problem. In your presentation, you need to address the sustainability of the strategies and discuss how these strategies improve the quality of social work services relevant to the identified problem.

You present and extend your Macro Analysis Paper by narrating a recorded PowerPoint presentation. Be sure to incorporate any relevant instructor or peer feedback from the Unit 3 assignment into your presentation.

Assignment Instructions
To complete this assignment, design a narrated PowerPoint presentation based on your revised Macro Analysis Paper in Unit 3. In your presentation:

Describe the selected problem and the necessity of researching the problem (for example, why it is important to address this problem).
Summarize your peer-reviewed research on the topic.
Remember to provide APA citations on either the slide or in the notes of the presentation.
Present any theory or models identified in your Unit 3 paper.
Incorporate the foundations of current research, generalist social work practice skills, client advocacy skills, and additional macro social work resources into the presentation as well.
Present your integration of best practice strategies and skills into a holistic plan to address the problem.
Explain your reasoning using details and peer-reviewed literature.
In addition to synthesizing your Unit 3 paper, you also need to do the following in your presentation:

Analyze the sustainability of the proposed strategies, considering the available resources.
How will these strategies endure over a long period of time?
What are the long-term impacts on the macro practice?
Would you need to seek additional resources, and if so, how would you procure them?
Describe how implementing these strategies will improve the quality of social work services to address the identified issue.
What might occur if there is no intervention?
What is likely to change with your identified best practice intervention?
Note: Remember to be as detailed as possible in developing your argument and ideas. Also, include relevant, peer-reviewed APA citations to support your analysis throughout the presentation.

Additional Requirements
Your presentation should meet the following requirements:

Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting standards.
References: A minimum of five scholarly resources. All literature cited should be current, with publication dates within the past five years.
Slide requirements: 10–15 PowerPoint slides with simple, clear formatting.

Rogerian Essay

This essay should be between 900 and 1000 words, excluding the required annotated bibliography.

First, you will choose a public debate that has at least two opposing sides (please do not reuse your Toulmin essay topic), (Dont use police brutality) As before, you need to research that topic in order to narrow the topic’s scope, so it can be easily discussed in 1000 word essay.

Note: Consider your audience as laymen in the field who have only general knowledge of your topic.


This essay must include a minimum of five sources. Three should be peer-reviewed sources, preferably from the APUS databases. From the library welcome page, click on Advanced Search at the bottom of the page and then check the "peer reviewed" sources box filter.

The following should clarify the term "peer-reviewed": http://youtu.be/rOCQZ7QnoN0. You may use eBooks; however, as discussed in your textbook, books generally are not as current as peer-reviewed articles. You may also use primary sources (interviews, statistics, etc); however, these primary sources should be obtained from experts within that field. If you cannot find strong sources for your chosen topic, then change your topic. If you have a question about the validity of a source,

Make sure to include the following sections in your essay:

an introduction and claim,
background,
body,
and a conclusion.

Make sure your essay includes the following:

The background for your chosen topic,
A discussion of both sides of the debate, including core values or warrants underlying their arguments
Your common ground (Rogerian) solution/claim
An explanation of how that common ground claim can resolve the core issue for both sides.

After you have written your essay, please make sure to revise the content of your essay. Lastly, be sure to edit your essay by checking grammar, format, and smaller technical details. Please make sure your essay is written in third person.

The Annotated Bibliography

As with the Toulmin essay, an annotated Bibliography (AB) is due with your Rogerian essay.

The following is a sample of an annotated bibliography entry.

Clark, Irene L. The Genre of Argument. Fort Worth, TX: Harcourt Brace, 1998. Print.

Clark's textbook identifies the major steps to developing a well-researched and well-written argumentative essay. It is older, but still contains much useful material on process. Professional essays are included in the text as models. It will help me mostly with writing and organization, since internet research has changed since 1998.

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