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  • Title: The Interconnectedness of Stress and Disease: Implications for Nursing Practice

     
    Discussion Board Instructions: Impact of Stress and Disease on the Human Body
    This discussion board focuses on the interconnectedness of stress and disease in the human body. As future healthcare providers, understanding this link is crucial for comprehensive patient care.
    Discussion Prompts:
    Physiological Effects:
    How does the body react to stress in the short term (acute stress) and long term (chronic stress)?
    Discuss the physiological consequences of chronic stress on various bodily systems (e.g., cardiovascular, immune, digestive).
    Stress & Disease:
    Can chronic stress directly cause disease? If so, how? Provide specific examples.
    In cases where stress doesn’t directly cause a disease, how can it worsen existing conditions?
    The Cycle:
    Explore the potential for a cycle to develop between stress and disease.
    How might a person with a chronic illness experience increased stress, and how might that stress in turn impact their illness?
    Nursing Implications:
    How can nurses identify signs and symptoms of stress in patients?
    Discuss strategies nurses can employ to help patients manage stress and improve overall well-being.
    Additional Guidelines:
    Share relevant scholarly articles or resources to support your points.
    Use respectful language and cite your sources appropriately.
    Respond to your fellow students’ posts, fostering a collaborative discussion.
    Consider real-world examples from your clinical rotations (if applicable) to illustrate the concepts.
    Remember: The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between stress and disease, and how this knowledge can be applied in your future nursing practice.
    At least 500 words
    references APA 7 edition
    No plagiarism.

  • The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Examining the Effectiveness of Punishment and Reinforcement in Shaping Human Behavior

    Topic: Is punishment better than reinforcement in shaping human behaviour?
    -2500 words
    – APA 7th format
    – You must include a minimum of 7 references
    – You will require more than 7 references from a diverse range of sources.
    • Journal articles and scientific reports are generally considered stronger sources of evidence.
    Keep in mind that the quality of your evidence is a key element
    Important note: Sources that you use as key evidence
    should be published within the last 10 years (2014-2024).
    All body paragraphs should follow the
    TEECL structure:
    Topic sentence – the first sentence in a body paragraph that clear states a key argument. It tells the reader what the main idea or claim of the paragraph will be.
    Explanation – Explain what you mean in greater detail.
    Evidence – Provide evidence to support your idea or claim. To do this, refer to your research (i.e., the findings from the studies discussed in the journal articles you have found). Remember that all evidence will require appropriate citation.
    Comment – Consider the strengths and limitations of the evidence and examples that you have presented. Explain how your evidence supports your key argument (i.e. how does it ‘prove’ your topic sentence?).
    Link – Summarise the main idea of the paragraph, and make clear how this paragraph supports your overall contention

  • “Exploring Independent Critical Thinking: A Literature Review and Proposal for Research”

    Research proposal must be sent until May 14th.
    LITERATURE REVIEW UNDER THE PRESUMPTION OF INDEPENDENT CRITICAL CONCLUSION DRAWING

  • “The Varied Impact of Abuse: Exploring the Effects of Physical, Emotional, and Financial Abuse on Individuals”

    This is a year 12 research project which means we choose our own topic to research so I went with how the different types of abuse affect someone differently (physical, emotional, financial). I have other exam classes I need to study for and just don’t have the time. With this task it’s very simple just research the topic, I have an idea on where to go for with each paragraph but it can be changed. It needs at least 2 primary sources, being interviews online about the general topic

  • “Designing a Sustainable and Efficient Construction Project: A Critical Analysis and Reflection”

    Hello
    i have an assignment with two parts
    Part 1 : Section I – Design Issues (600 words)
    1.Devise a programme in the form of a Gantt chart following the RIBA plan of works for the consultation and design of the project only showing clearly all-time constraints prior to construction. 2. Analyse and provide financial data supporting and justifying cost implications at design stage only for the project.
    3. Specify & discuss how Building Information Modelling (BIM) can be applied to this project.
    Maximum score20
    Section II – Environmental & Stakeholder Management (600 words)
    1. An overview of the environmental issues affecting the construction & operation of the project. 2. A detailed report supporting the process in which public concerns will be addressed. 3. Evaluate how Low Carbon Planning helps to integrate energy efficiency and renewable energy sources cost effectively into the new development. (e.g. identify the measures used to minimising construction waste, embodied energy and carbon emissions, in low carbon energy design and planning)
    Maximum score20
    Section III – Construction Planning (600 words)
    1. The choice of construction methods and logistics for the redevelopment to reduce carbon emission and reduce pollution. 2. Discuss Health and Safety obligations and provide detailed method statements supported with pictorials for the construction of the major elements of the works, these must be project specific.
    3. An outline programme (Gantt chart user friendly) for the works for the key elements (manually or software based) identifying critical activities & resource smoothing opportunities.
    Maximum score20
    Section IV – Economic & legal Issues (600 words)
    1. Present an economic evaluation of the financing of the Infrastructure and the likely costs.
    2. Discuss the geotechnical issues that need to be addressed within this scheme which will affect the design and cost. 3. Advise the client on the following: a. The different methods for “Dispute Resolution” if disputes arise? b. The role of a professional in the built environment (e.g. engineer, architect, project manager etc.) as an expert witness?
    Maximum score20
    Section V – Procurement Methods & Supply Chain Matters (600 words)
    1. Select & justify the most appropriate procurement method for this project in terms of the contractual obligations. Explore the implementation of the innovative collaborative procurement approach to de-risk the construction. 2. Analyse the structure of the UK economic in terms of procurement methods & supply chain matters and demonstrate a critical awareness of the economic role played by the civil engineering construction industry. 3. Describe how Quality Assurance System ensures the best practice in managing the construction of the development. Propose practical measures that can be utilised by contractors to ensure that the client achieves a project that is ‘fit for purpose’ and best value for money’
    Part 2 :
    Critical Reflection (1000 words)
    Ability to reflect critically on the way you research
    Maximum score30
    Resources
    ability to use libraries and electronic sources;
    Maximum score10
    Knowledge
    ability to think critically about what you are reading;
    Maximum score20
    Critically reflect on research process
    understanding the research process;
    Maximum score20
    Critically reflect on writing process (200 words)
    understanding the writing process.
    Maximum score10
    Formatting and Referencing (list of references not included in word count)
    High quality presentation of the material that conforms to principles of academic writing and contains minimal errors in sentence construction, grammar and punctuation. The assignment followed appropriate academic conventions regarding in-text citations and referencing.
    Maximum score10
    Part A: Case Study, worth 80% of the total module mark
    Part B: Reflective Log, worth 20% of the total module mark

  • “Affirmative Action in the News: Analyzing Current Events and Key Concepts”

    You are going to discuss affirmative action in terms of a current event. This week take all the words you need, but not less than 150. This is the last new topic or scenario you will be asked to analyze in this course. You will not be provided with the key concepts, terms, or ideas in this unit. Part of your grade will be based on your ability to identify and explain both readings’ key concepts and ideas in week seven. Also, you will be expected to pull ideas from previous units and previous thinkers. Use in-text citations and end-of-text references.  

  • “Minimizing Tax Burden and Maximizing Wealth Distribution: Strategies for Foreigners in Thailand”

    The Question will be posted on Saturday 09.30 (GMT+7). There will be 2 questions.
    1. Restructuring shareholding structure to minimize tax burden (ex. setting up offshore holding companies in SG/HK)
    2. Tax Related Questions: could be
    – assessing taxable income of a foreigner bringing income into Thailand; or
    – How can a person distribute their wealth to their family with least tax burden

  • “Virtual Study Buddy: Collaborating for Success on Online Open Book Exams”

    i just want someone to be active with me while im doing my online open book exam to help me write and discuss things. very important to stay online with me during the exam time.

  • Preparing the Collaboration Café Application of Course Knowledge: The advanced nursing practice role has a rich history that dates back to the early 20th century. It has evolved over time to meet the changing needs of the healthcare system and has become an integral

    Preparing the Collaboration Café 
    Please NO AI GPT Chat or Plagiarism
    Follow these guidelines when completing each component of the discussion. Contact your course faculty if you have questions. 
    Include the following sections: 
    Application of Course Knowledge: Review the history of the advanced nursing practice role and answer all questions/criteria with explanations and detail.
    Describe factors that supported the development of the advanced nursing practice role. 
    Analyze barriers to advanced nursing practice. 
    Examine either the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials or role-specific competencies related to your advanced practice role. Identify the selected competencies. Discuss one domain or competency area in which you excel and one in which you have growth opportunities. 
    Please NO AI GPT Chat or Plagiarism

  • “Unlocking Efficiency and Boosting Productivity: The Benefits of Robotic Process Automation (RPA)”

    Why RPA and its Benefits
    Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
    RPA is a software technology that allows non-invasive automation of repetitive process in the enterprise and business world
    RPA tools operate by mapping a process in a “graphical user interface” (GUI) environment
    Components of RPA:User Interface (UI): the point of interaction between the user and the software
    Workflow: a series of steps that need to be executed in order to accomplish a specific business task
    Bot: a set of instructions that performs a task within a workflow
    Benefits of RPA
    Cost savings: RPA can reduce the cost of manual processes by up to 80%
    Accuracy: RPA bots perform tasks with 100% accuracy and no need for breaks, vacations or sick days
    Productivity: RPA bots can work 24/7 and complete tasks faster than human counterparts
    Scalability: RPA bots can be deployed quickly and easily to meet increasing demand
    Compliance: RPA provides detailed logs and audit trails for compliance and regulatory requirements
    Improved Customer Experience: RPA can free up human workers to focus on higher value tasks, such as customer interactions.
    Please note that RPA is not a replacement of human workforce, instead it is a tool that can help organizations automate repetitive tasks and allows their employees to focus on more valuable and cognitive tasks. RPA is also a great tool to be used in combination with other technologies like AI and Machine learning for a more powerful automation scenarios.