Applied Sciences

Module 1The study of the philosophy of friendship provides us with an opportunity to explore the concept of dissimulation and its vital role in friendship.Novelist Marcel Proust believed that friendship was only bearable if we wear masks of good manners. This makes a deep and honest friendship very challenging. He believed that the greatest honesty meant acknowledging that real friendship could never really be fully given or received. Similarly, Immanuel Kant noted:For everyone has his weaknesses, and these must be kept hidden even from our friends… so that humanity should not be offended thereby. Even to our best friend, we must not discover ourselves as we naturally are and know ourselves to be, for that would be a nasty business” (p. 85).Yet, some philosophers believe that when we do experience those powerful moments of truth and honesty between close friends, and completely let our guards down, it is a moment of great clarity and insight. In those honest moments, a friend becomes another self. One may feel as close to a friend as one does to oneself. Most philosophers recognize this phenomenon, including the French writer Michel de Montaigne, who described this friendship as becoming ”one soul in two bodies.”Aristotle took it further to mean that only in friendship can we truly discover ourselves. Similarly, philosopher Giorgio Agamben shares, “The friend is not another I, but an otherness immanent in self-ness, a becoming other of the self.” Vernon adds: “It’s implying that a close friend is another part of you and that you can only fully become who you are in who they are too” (p. 87).In this week’s reading material, the following philosophers discuss their views on this topic: Aristotle, Kant, Montaigne, Nietzsche, and Schopenhauer. Make sure to incorporate their views as you answer each discussion question. Think about how their views may be similar or different from your own. In a post of 250-350 words, please answer the following:With two seemingly dichotomous understandings of the nature of friendship, how exactly can both conceptions be true?Is a certain amount of feigning actually necessary in order to achieve a meaningful connection in a friendship? What are the ethical implications of such behavior in friendship?

The purpose of this assignment is to create a design challenge that highlights various problem-solving techniques. Write this discussion utilizing a business writing format to present and frame the design challenge. Reference the example provided in The Field Guide to Human-Centered Design for additional information. Address the following:What problem are you trying to solve?Who will be affected by the problem?To what degree will the group identified be affected?Consider that new technologies are being developed and are emerging through the hype cycle. Imagine some of the converging technology within the next 2-5 years that might enable a solution to your problem. Conduct research on companies or groups that are working on these emerging technologies. Discuss how human-centered design and technological advances could offer possible solutions to the problem you are trying to solve.What are some of the initial constraints? For example, does the target customer segment have money to pay for it? Is a particular resource too expensive? Does the target need to be educated about how to use the product?What are some possible variants to the design challenge? For example, are there substitute resources, different adjustments to the value property, or other modifications to the business model that could make it viable? 

1.  What are the differences between food intoxication and food infection? Explain this distinction in detail. 2.   Provide at least three specific examples of each. Each example should include: *The specific organism *The disease and its symptoms *Patient outcome if left untreated 

Report Issue1. What are the three major species of Staphylococcus? Why one of them is more pathogenic compared to the other two species? Which factor determines the pathogenesis of the organisms?2. What substance is called the “spreading factor”? How does the “spreading factor” aid an organism in its quest to penetrate the host cell?

Assignment Details Unit Outcomes addressed in this Assignment: Evaluate the technologies that support and supplement EHRs.Discuss EHR system challenges and the supporting roles of HIM professionals in addressing these challenges. Develop an appreciation for the planning and implementation aspects of EHRs.Provaluate the acceptance and challenges associated with the NHIN (National Health Information Network).Course outcome assessed/addressed in this Assignment:HI300-1: Describe the phases and activities in the systems development life cycle. Instructions: Imagine that you are the HIT Director for a healthcare facility and you are tasked with leading the facility in converting their office to electronic health records For this Assignment, you will design and construct a Microsoft PowerPoint® presentation that highlights the planning and implementation process when converting to electronic health records. You will present this PowerPoint to other stakeholders in the HIT Department. Please include the following topics in your presentation: Name and describe 2 examples of EHRs used in healthcare facilities and discuss the pros and cons of each. What technologies would the facility need to implement electronic health records? Describe how the facility should implement EHRs using the phases of the system development life cycle as a guide. Your presentation must have at least 15–20 slides. Please use the notes section to clarify anything that might be confusing and anything that needs elaboration such as definitions. Requirements: This Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.). Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful. The resources used (including your text) should be properly cited. Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.

U.S. health care is different from any other health care setting in the world. The U.S health care environment is referred to as a system as it has numerous features, components, and services offered. Understanding this system-based approach is critical for allied health care professionals.In a paper of 1,000-1,250 words, discuss five of the following 10 characteristics of the U.S. health care system and the role of each:No central agency Partial access Multiple payers Imperfect market conditions Third party payers Balancing of powers Litigation risks High Technology use Services offered Quality measurementIdentify two current trends seen in health care today and the affect/change these are having on our current health care system. Discuss the appropriate skills needed to manage these trends within one’s scope of practice.Provide a minimum of three references, one of these should be your textbook.

1A)- What is the difference between a database and a DBMS?1B) – What is data, metadata, and information? What are the differences? 2- Go to: https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-public-elementary-schools/s/virginia/Convert the school data found on this page into a row-column format

This is a graduate course and students will be expected to research and write papers summarizing in their own words what they have found on current topics from the weekly readings. Research is a theoretical review of relevant literature and application of findings in the literature to a topic related to a specific industry, field, or business problem.1. Opportunity Costs 2. Balanced Scorecard with one spacing 2 pages each topic i. Note – paper length does not include cover page, abstract, or references page(s) a. Cover page b. Overview describing the importance of the research topic to current business and professional practice in your own word c. Review of the Literature summarized in your own words. Note that this should not be a “copy and paste” of literature content, nor should this section be substantially filled with direct quotes from the article. A literature review is a summary of the major points and findings of each of the selected articles (with appropriate citations). Direct quotations should be used sparingly. Normally, this will be the largest section of your paper (this is not a requirement; just a general observation).d. Practical Application of the literature. Describe how your findings from the relevant research literature can shape, inform, and improve current business and professional practice related to your chosen topic.e. Conclusion in your own wordsReferences formatted according to APA style requirements 

You have been tasked by your upper management team to give a presentation to your peers on health disparities and inequalities. In this assignment, you will create a PowerPoint presentation to evaluate the impact of commonly accepted business principles used to create an equitable healthcare system. Your presentation should include discussion on the following topics: definitions and examples, ethical differences between inequality and inequity, populations involved, business principles, and ethical theories involved. Your presentation must be at least five slides in length, not counting the title and reference slides. Each slide should have at least 100 words of speaker notes per slide in the notes section within PowerPoint (this is not on the slide). You must use a minimum of five resources, including your textbook. Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used.

This week’s journal article was focused on how information and communication innovation drives change in educational settings. The key focus of the article was how technology-based leadership has driven the digital age. Also, that the role of technology leadership incorporates with the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).In this paper, address the following key concepts:Define TAM and the components.Note how TAM is impacting educational settings.Give an overview of the case study presented and the findings.Be sure to use the UC Library for scholarly research. Google Scholar is also a great source for research. Please be sure that journal articles are peer-reviewed and are published within the last five years.The paper should meet the following requirements:3-5 pages in length (not including title page or references)APA guidelines must be followed. The paper must include a cover page, an introduction, a body with fully developed content, and a conclusion.A minimum of five peer-reviewed journal articles.The writing should be clear and concise. Headings should be used to transition thoughts. Don’t forget that the grade also includes the quality of writing.By submitting this paper, you agree: (1) that you are submitting your paper to be used and stored as part of the SafeAssign™ services in accordance with the Blackboard Privacy Policy; (2) that your institution may use your paper in accordance with your institution’s policies; and (3) that your use of SafeAssign will be without recourse against Blackboard Inc. and its affiliates.Institution Release Statement