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  • Education without action is like a billboard in a basement—big, bold, but action

    Education without action is like a billboard in a basement—big, bold, but action

    Education without action is like a billboard in a basement—big, bold, but actionable to no one. By incorporating social change as part of its mission statement, the leadership of Walden University is asking students, faculty, and leadership to consider the possibility of how to use one’s education to deliberately be in the world and make some part of it a better place.
    Consider what you have learned from this course—the fundamental procedures of how to conduct qualitative research; and the critical processes that identify the researcher as a self-reflective co-participant. For this week, reflect on how these considerations have influenced your understanding of research and your direction for your dissertation or doctoral study.
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    To prepare for this Discsusion:
    Review the readings from the Ravitch and Carl and Rubin and Rubin and consider reflecting on your experiences in qualitative research throughout this course.
    Review the media programs related to The Qualitative Dissertation Experience: A Doctoral Candidate Experience and consider the experience of other doctoral candidates through this qualitative research process.
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    Post your responses to the following:
    Explain what social change means to you as a Walden doctoral candidate. What experiences from the course most influenced your understanding?
    Explain what in qualitative research you would like to know more about as a result of taking this course.
    Reflect on your problem statement and the next steps for developing a research topic for your dissertation or doctoral study. Include an explanation of whether you would choose a qualitative approach, why or why not.
    Be sure to support your main post and response post with reference to the week’s Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA style.
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    Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2021). Qualitative research: Bridging the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological (2nd ed.) Sage Publications.
    Epilogue “Revisiting the Horizontal Vales in Qualitative Research” (pp. 372–378)
    Chapter 11, “Qualitative Research Proposals” (pp. 325–370)

    Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2012). Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
    Chapter 14, “Personal Reflections on Responsive Interviewing” (pp. 234–242)

  • In this assessment, you are required to critique a systematic literature review

    In this assessment, you are required to critique a systematic literature review

    In this assessment, you are required to critique a systematic literature review using short answer questions adapted from the JBI Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses (JBI 2020). You will also use GenAI to generate an initial critique of the systematic review, which you will then evaluate for accuracy.
    Your task is to critique the systematic review using the adapted questions from the JBI checklist and provide a review of the GenAI-generated critique. Whether GenAI’s responses contain errors or not, you must demonstrate a clear understanding of the systematic review and provide evidence-based answers to the questions that are supported by further reading (references).
    Steps for Completing the Assessment:

    Step 1: Read the Provided Systematic Review
    Access the Article: Download the systematic review article provided on the Canvas site under “Assignments
    Familiarise yourself: Carefully read and understand the article, focusing on key elements such as the research question, inclusion criteria, search strategy, sources of information, critical appraisal, data extraction, methods, publication bias and recommendations.
    You will need a strong understanding of the review publication in order to critique it thoroughly using the questions adapted from the JBI Checklist.

    Step 2: Understand the questions adapted from the JBI Checklist:
    Download the Assessment Template: Access and download the assessment template provided on Canvas. Review the short answer questions that you will need to answer.
    Review the JBI Checklist: If there are any questions from the template that you do not understand, refer to the explanations provided in the JBI Checklist for Systematic Reviews and Research Syntheses (JBI 2020; provided below in CANVAS). This will help you interpret and apply the checklist questions accurately to the systematic review.

    Step 3: Use GenAI to Generate an Initial Critique
    Access GenAI: Log into the GenAI platform and upload your chosen systematic review.
    Ask GenAI to Answer the JBI Questions: Use specific prompts to ask GenAI to generate responses to each question from the JBI Checklist. For example, you can ask:
    “Critique the research question in this systematic review .”
    “Evaluate the inclusion criteria .”
    “Does this review assess publication bias?”
    Save the Output: Copy and paste the GenAI-generated responses for each question into the assessment template word document (found below) for Step 1. These will form the first part of your submission.

    Step 4: Critique the Systematic Review Based on JBI Short Answer Questions
    For each short answer question adapted from the JBI Checklist, critically assess the systematic review GenAI. This step will form the core of your assignment, demonstrating your understanding of the review and the JBI framework.
    Your responses should address the 12 questions adapted from the JBI Checklist listed below:
    Review Question and Objectives
    Is the review question clearly and explicitly stated?
    What is the purpose, objective, and/or question of the systematic review?
    Inclusion Criteria
    What is the inclusion criteria for this review?
    Is the inclusion criteria appropriate for the review question? Explain why or why not.
    Search Strategy
    Is a clear search strategy provided?
    Is the search strategy appropriate? Explain why or why not.
    Sources and Resources for Article Search
    What sources and resources were used to search for articles?
    Are the sources and resources adequate? Explain why or why not.
    Criteria for Appraising Studies
    What was the criteria for appraising studies?
    Was this criteria appropriate? Provide a rationale for your answer.
    Independent Critical Appraisal
    Was critical appraisal conducted by two or more reviewers independently?
    Explain why it is important to have two or more reviewers.
    Data Extraction Methods
    How was the data extracted?
    What methods were used to minimize errors in data extraction? Are these methods appropriate? Explain.
    Methods for Combining Studies
    Were the methods used to combine studies appropriate? Provide a rationale for your answer.
    Assessment of Publication Bias
    Was the likelihood of publication bias assessed?
    Provide a rationale for your answer.
    Support for Recommendations
    Were recommendations for policy and/or practice supported by the reported data?
    Explain how the data supports the recommendations.
    Directives for New Research
    Were specific directives for new research identified?
    Are these appropriate? Provide a rationale for your answer.
    Application of Findings to Clinical Practice
    Based on your appraisal of this review, would you apply the findings to your clinical practice?
    Explain why or why not.
    Step 5: Compare and Report Findings: Finally, compare GenAI’s critique to your own. Identify any differences, errors, inaccuracies, or irregularities between the two critiques, noting specific points where GenAI’s response may have missed details, misunderstood context, or provided inaccurate assessments based on the checklist criteria.
    For each question:
    If GenAI provides incorrect or incomplete responses: Identify the errors, explain why they are incorrect, and provide the correct information based on the systematic review.
    If GenAI’s answers are correct: Provide a justification explaining why the response is accurate, supported by evidence from the review.

    Submission:
    Use the assessment template (word doc) provided on Canvas to provide your responses. Your submission should include the following:
    GenAI Output:
    Paste the full, unedited critique generated by GenAI in response to each of the JBI checklist questions.
    Your Critique
    For each JBI checklist question, provide your detailed review and critique along with page numbers from the publication.
    Compare and Report Findings If errors were found: Identify the errors, explain why they are incorrect, and provide the corrected information with evidence from the systematic review.
    If no errors were found: Justify why GenAI’s response is accurate, Support Your Analysis with Evidence: Each of your short answer responses must be backed by evidence from the systematic review.
    4. References
    Cite and reference the systematic review and any other sources using APA 7th edition

    *The assessment template should be used to complete this assessment and is found below.
    Systematic review 2 (Mental Health Nursing):
    Heshmati, A., Honkaniemi, H., & Juárez, S. P. (2023). The effect of parental leave on parents’ mental health: a systematic review. The Lancet. Public Health, 8(1), e57–e75. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667(22)00311-5

  • Differential Diagnosis Exercises You want to create a Differential Diagnostic li

    Differential Diagnosis Exercises
    You want to create a Differential Diagnostic li

    Differential Diagnosis Exercises
    You want to create a Differential Diagnostic list for each of the cases presented here. You want to rank the list from the most to least likely. Secondly, provide next to each of the possible diagnoses concerns from the history, PE and or test results provided that support the diagnosis, as this information will help you rank the list. Since, you have not had the pathophysiology content as yet to identify fully with the list of possible diseases you do not need to place testing and or treatments you would consider next to each.
    You will notice that the cases have become more complex with an increasing amount of information provided for each. This is deliberate, first focusing on the sign/symptom providing a differential list with the information that you have and then building on more complex information that will help you to rank and state why a diagnosis would not be considered in a particular case. The focus sign/symptom is provided for you at the end of each case.
    Case #1
    14 day old former 28 week gestation male infant, now 30 weeks adjusted age.
    Resp: CPAP 7, 21% oxygen. stable with few A/B’s self resolving, on caffeine
    CV: Hypertension, BP 101/66 LA, 102/72 RA, 110/64 LL, 112/63 RA noted today; umbilical venous catheter (UVC) placed on admission, discontinued DOL 6.
    FEN: voiding and stooling WNL. Feeding 24 cal/oz maternal breast milk (using human milk fortifier) @ 160ml/kg/d per gavage
    Heme: Blood type A (+); Hct. 36%; plt. 189K
    ID: initial R/o sepsis, abx x 48hrs upon admission. Blood cx. (-) final
    Neuro: HUS DOL 10 Gr. I IVH on the right
    HEENT: anterior fontanel open soft & flat; eyes normal position, (+) red reflex; nares patent bilaterally, RAM cannula in placed nasal septum intact; ears of normal rotation, without preauricular pits or sinus; mouth palate intact; neck: supple without masses.
    Resp.: breath sounds are clear and equal bilaterally
    CV: heart S1 & S2 audible without murmur, peripheral pulses are of normal intensity and present in all 4 extremities, color pink, capillary refill of <3 seconds upper and lower extremities GI: abdomen soft & flat, without organomegaly, anus is patent; G.U.: non-dysmorphic male, testes high in the canal; Extremities: 10 digits hands and feet, Hips (-) Ortolani and Barlow’s maneuver bilaterally. Neuro: Tone AGA; spine intact without pits or sinus; Skin Pink, well perfused. DD for Hypertension use apa format when referencing info. thank you!

  • Welcome to Week # 6. This week’s assignment, Please see below: Assignment Instr

    Welcome to Week # 6. This week’s assignment, Please see below:
    Assignment Instr

    Welcome to Week # 6. This week’s assignment, Please see below:
    Assignment Instructions:
    You will be submitting your Recommendations and Conclusion section of your paper. The Recommendations and Conclusions section should in the Recommendations section cover things such as how to address the issue you wrote about, identifying gaps in the subject area, deliver suggestions, etc. The Conclusion section should cover should explain why your research is important, help the reader to reflect back on what they read, and leave the reader wanting more.
    Recommendations Info: https://edubirdie.com/blog/how-to-write-recommendations-in-research-paper
    Conclusion Info: https://www.sjsu.edu/writingcenter/docs/handouts/Conclusion%20Section%20for%20Research%20Papers.pdf
    REQUIREMENTS:
    6 – 8 Pages in length in APA format
    Reference Section
    NOTE: The sections at the end of the course will be:
    Cover Page
    Table of Contents
    Foreword
    Abstract
    Introduction
    Literature Review
    Discussion
    Recommendations and Conclusions
    References
    MISCELLANEOUS:
    Use current and real world data to make your points, not just the textbook
    Your references should not be more than 5 years old
    Your assignment is due by Sunday not later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern time.
     COURSE OBJECTIVES:
    CO-1: Examine the various aspects of cybersecurity including the relationship between cyber defense, cyber operations, cyber exploitations, cyber intelligence, cybercrime, Cyberlaw within Federal and State Laws
    CO-2: Deconstruct the processes and goals of cyber forensics investigations including the importance of search warrants and chain of custody in a forensic investigation of computer related crimes 
    CO-3: Prepare a plan to manage functions that encompass overseeing a program or technical aspect of a security program at a high level ensuring currency with changing risk and threat environments.
    CO-4: Prepare a plan to design functions that encompass scoping a program or developing procedures, processes, and architectures that guide work execution at the program and/or system level.
    CO-5: Develop strategies and plans for security architecture consisting of tools, techniques, and technologies to detect and prevent network penetration, and to design effective cybersecurity countermeasures.
    CO-6: Develop a policy to analyze network designs, topologies, architectures, protocols, communications, administration, operations, and resource management for wired, wireless, and satellite networks that affect the security of the cyberspace. 
    CO-7: Develop a policy to implement functions that encompass putting programs, processes, or policies into action within an organization.
    CO-8: Prepare a plan to evaluate functions that encompass assessing the effectiveness of a program, policy, process, or security service in achieving its objectives. 

  •  Using proper APA format in at least 450 words, briefly discuss the impact of t

     Using proper APA format in at least 450 words, briefly discuss the impact of t

     Using proper APA format in at least 450 words, briefly discuss the impact of the Edwards Rule pertaining to police interviewing and interrogation. In doing so, briefly provide an overview of the U.S. Supreme Court case, Edwards v. Arizona, 
    2 references/ 450 words
    Need this in the next 2 hours

  •  Provide a one paragraph summary that discusses what you believe to be the best

     Provide a one paragraph summary that discusses what you believe to be the best

     Provide a one paragraph summary that discusses what you believe to be the best way to approach strategic planning: should organizations plan 3, 5 or 10 years ahead and why? 

  • Anatomy & Physiology II – 38767 – Sp25 Unit 1 Writing Assignment Unit 1 Writing

    Anatomy & Physiology II – 38767 – Sp25
    Unit 1 Writing Assignment
    Unit 1 Writing

    Anatomy & Physiology II – 38767 – Sp25
    Unit 1 Writing Assignment
    Unit 1 Writing Assignment
    Assignment Content
    Question
    Writing assignments are another way of expanding your knowledge of the course topics and, perhaps, explore topics of more interest to you. Choose any topic that fits into this unit’s body systems, then research and present the information as a written assignment. Good ideas for topics include diseases, disorders, and recent discoveries.
    The assignment requirements are below:

    Title page including name, course title, topic title, and due date
    At least 600 words of body text
    1.5 spaced, 12 point font
    In-text citations
    References page including 3 or more reliable resources (print, web, or both; reliable web sources end in .org, .gov, or .edu. Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source!)
    Submit your completed document as an attachment under Assignment Submission.

  • The prompt is: What were the Cons of ESEA? Once you research the answer to your

    The prompt is: What were the Cons of ESEA? Once you research the answer to your

    The prompt is: What were the Cons of ESEA? Once you research the answer to your questions, you will create a video presentation of yourself that teaches your classmates about the topic and answers the questions I’ve asked. In addition, you will provide an annotated bibliography, (APA style) that shares the resources you used in your research. This will be an online video presentation of you responding to the questions posed to you – you may record a zoom and share your screen, or a video recording on or other formats – here’s a link on how to record a video for PowerpointLinks to an external site.. If you prefer a different presentation software, look up how to use a video with that software. In addition to the video presentation, you MUST submit an APA-style annotated bibliography.Links to an external site. of the resources, you used in your preparation. Please use the “reflect” example for this bibliography. For this project’s annotated bibliography, you will, briefly, in your own words, reflect on how you personally used it in your presentation. You must check on your plagiarism percentage score for the annotated bibliography and the presentation- anything that is submitted must be properly cited – if you’re using statistics, dates, concepts that you got from another site, you must let us know in the presentation where you got it from. If anything is plagiarized, you will receive a zero for the project. For this online presentation, you will be graded on: A recording of you, in your own words, accurately responding to the questions posed to you, using evidence from your research. This should not sound like you’re reading from something, you’re welcome to have bullet points that you’re referencing, but you should be able to know your answers well enough that you don’t have to read word for word. You don’t have to sound like a professional! This is a learning experience and you can show that you’re just learning about it and demonstrate that you’ve done some research on it. The information in the slides you share with your video presentation. These should support the questions posed to you. The APA annotated bibliography There will be a question/answer section where your classmates will be required to ask at least one question in response to your presentation, the group members should break up the questions and be able to respond to them. You will be considered the experts on your topic and you will be explaining what you found to the rest of the class. The presentations should be long enough to fully answer all of the questions for your topic. AT LEAST FIVE SLIDES, one minute talking about each slide. The video presentation part I will do by myself obviously so I am asking about what the assignment requires which is the annotated bibliography and powerpoint and also you need to send me the script what I need to say.

  • Overview In healthcare, it is important to understand the use of classification

    Overview
    In healthcare, it is important to understand the use of classification

    Overview
    In healthcare, it is important to understand the use of classification systems, nomenclature, and clinical vocabularies. In this activity, you will learn about the key coding and classification systems used by clinicians, insurance carriers, state and federal regulatory organizations, and researchers.
    Instructions
    For this activity, you will need to understand the uses for coded clinical data, why it is important that coding be accurate, the purpose of the coding system, and the purpose of coding compliance. The resources provided for this activity will provide the information you need to understand these concepts and complete the information requested in the Coding Table [DOCX] document.
    Explain the purpose of each code listed in the table, briefly.
    Demonstrate your understanding of the coding system by providing the name of the code.
    Example Code: E10.641 Name: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia with coma).

  • Essay proposal (20%) – The proposal provides an opportunity to receive feedback

    Essay proposal (20%) – The proposal provides an opportunity to receive feedback

    Essay proposal (20%) – The proposal provides an opportunity to receive feedback and prepare students for writing the final essay. It is the roadmap for developing your final paper, and it
    includes several key components: A title, a research question, a topic descriiption (one paragraph), a main argument (one paragraph), a brief literature review (two paragraphs), and a list
    of academic references (at least seven). The essay proposal should be no longer than 2 pages, not including references, double-spaced, font size 12, and standard margins (1 inch). Essay proposals are due by the end of the day on February 10th via Quercus. Please sign and date your proposal prior to submission.