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  • Title: “The Microbial Pathogen: [Selected Microorganism] and its Impact on Human Health and Society”

    The concept of contagious disease caused by microorganisms is first seen in the Old Testament. The biblical roots of microbiology are not a surprise when we consider the contributions of Louis Pasteur, the Father of Modern Microbiology. Pasteur’s swan-necked flask experiments not only disproved the theory of spontaneous generation (i.e., life evolved from nonliving matter), but also set the foundation for the law of biogenesis: life comes from preexisting life.
    Conduct research of microbial pathogens/infectious agents. Refer to Part IV – Infections Diseases (Chapters 21–27) in Nester’s Microbiology: A Human Perspective and other online scientific journal/articles (e.g., .edu, .gov/, .org websites). Select one microorganism (bacteria, virus, fungus, protozoa, or prion) and create a PowerPoint presentation (10 slides) that addresses the following criteria:  
    Title slide (clearly present your topic and your name)
    Physiology and Structure
    Virulence
    Epidemiology
    Disease, Signs, and Symptoms (list disease(s) caused by the microorganism along with the signs and symptoms)
    Diagnosis
    Treatment, Control, and Prevention
    Microbe in the News (highlight one news article about your microorganism)
    Christian Worldview (provide a relevant Bible verse/passage and briefly discuss the significance of microbes from a biblical perspective)
    Reference slide (Use a minimum of three references; only use reliable sources)
    Reliable sources include: the course textbook, other books from major publishers, newspapers, peer-reviewed articles, peer-reviewed journals, PhD dissertations and research, public library [GCU library], scholarly articles, isolated studies or academic research, professional organizations’ websites, educational institutions’ websites, and government websites.
    Unreliable sources include: Wikipedia, blogs, forums, self-published books, questionable sites created by nonprofessional organizations, and sites that provide biased information.
    While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
    This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
    You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

  • Title: Comparing the Strengths and Weaknesses of Quantitative and Qualitative Research

    Watch YouTube video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cir36p8tbLg
    and finish answer
    How do the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research differ from those of qualitative research?

  • Title: Improving Patient Satisfaction through Quality Improvement Initiatives

    Use the Final PowerPoint [PPTX] template to create a 3–5 minute recorded PowerPoint presentation of 8–12 preformatted slides. The template provides the outline of what you need to cover in the presentation. The goal of this assessment is to communicate essential elements of your analysis in a succinct manner. A 3- to 5-minute presentation may not seem long, but it is the reality in today’s healthcare workplace. Busy executives will not be able to spare more time than this. The presentation is for interdepartmental senior leadership team viewing.  
    Be sure to include visual summaries of your data, such as a pie chart or graph. The summarized data visual display should be in a readable format in a Word document or spreadsheet. It is important to include specific titles for the data summaries that identify the subject matter and measurement units.

  • Title: Using Psychology to Navigate Hot Button Topics and Promote Positive Change in a Rapidly Changing World

    How can you use psychology to adapt to a rapidly changing world? How can psychology be used to improve the world around you? There are many issues that affect individuals and societal groups every day. It is important to be mindful about how these issues can affect someone at a personal level when engaging in controversial dialogue about topics that are important to a healthy society. It is important to use psychological concepts to guide your responses to this discussion, such as emotional intelligence and empathy.
    For your initial post, select one hot button topic you are passionate about from the Module Seven Hot Button topics (ATTACHED) and answer the following questions:
    * Why is this a hot button topic? Why does it matter to you?
    * How does this hot button topic affect individuals?
    * How does this hot button topic affect society?
    * How would you use some of the psychological concepts from this course to understand these issues?
    * How does this hot button topic apply to any of the following programmatic course themes:
    * Self-care
    * Social justice
    * Emotional intelligence
    * Career connections
    * Ethics

  • “Proving and Disproving Statements: A Video Presentation”

    Directions
    For this assignment, you will need to prove (or disprove) the following statements. You will also need to record yourself presenting the proof of each. You can do this as three videos or just one. You can record these on Zoom (or Google meet) and provide a link similar to how I do for our videos for this class (recording to a cloud). Pictures of the proofs and link(s) to your videos is what you will submit!
    Your video should include the following:
    A brief introduction where you show your face and introduce yourself.
    A statement of the problem you are solving.
    A step by step explanation of what you did to prove this statement.
    A clear ending to a proof( Since the Question is asking for a video, I will need a detailed script to read from for my own purposes explaining each question on the homework) Questions
    1. Given f: A → B and subsets Y, Z C B, prove the relation below:
    f-‘(Ynz) =f-‘(Y)nf-‘(z)
    2. Consider the function f : R? → R? defined by the formula f(x, y) = (zy, x3). Find a formula for fo f (Nothing to prove here, just show the calculation and the steps).
    3. Define a relation R on Z as xRy if and only if z? + y? is even. Prove R is an equivalence relation.
    Describe its equivalence classes.

  • Surfside Shores Condominium Renovation Project Introduction The Surfside Shores Condominium Renovation Project is a major undertaking for the owners of the condominium complex. The project involves renovating the entire complex to attract new tenants and increase

    Case Study Project & APA Paper
    Attached Files:
    Case Study Excel Template.xlsx (17.58 KB)
    Case Study Assignment Instructions.docx (28.015 KB)
    Case Study: Surfside Shores Condominium Renovation Project & APA Paper
    Read the “Case Study Assignment Instructions” Word Document attached. 
    Open the “Case Study Excel Student Template” Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet attached. 
    Detailed Assignment Tasks
    Step 1: Journalize the Surfside Shores Condominium Renovation Project Transactions in the Excel Spreadsheet
    12/01/2024 – Owners paid $500,000 cash in exchange for common stock.
    12/04/2024 – $250,000 inventory purchased on account.
    12/11/2024 – $150,000 inventory purchased with cash.
    12/14/2024 – Payments totaling $80,000 made for rent expense.
    12/19/2024 – Payments totaling $120,000 made for utilities expense.
    12/22/2024 – Payments totaling $40,000 made for miscellaneous expenses.
    12/25/2024 – Issued a $50,000 note payable to a contractor for repairs expense.
    12/27/2024 – Project generated $600,000 in rental income.
    12/31/2024 – Interest expenses totaled $15,000.
    COGS totaled $100,000 (NO J/E REQUIRED; INFO NEEDED FOR BALANCE SHEET)
    Retained Earnings totaled $295,000 (NO J/E REQUIRED; INFO NEEDED FOR BALANCE SHEET)
    Step 2: Prepare the Income Statement in the Excel Spreadsheet
    Please note, do not add any more columns or rows as the exact amount of accounts and their numerical value should fit perfectly.
    Plug in the revenue and expenses as seen from the completed Journal Entrie to prepare the Income Statement.
    Step 3: Prepare the Balance Sheet in the Excel Spreadsheet
    Please note, do not add any more columns or rows as the exact amount of accounts and their numerical value should fit perfectly.
    Plug in the assets (I.E., Cash, Inventory), liaibilties, common stock, retained earnings (given without JE) for quity to get a balance sheet where Total Assets = Total Liabilities + Equity.  
    Step 4: Compile APA Report
    1. Research: Conduct detailed research on the financial aspects of the Surfside Shores Condominium Renovation Project.
    Utilize the Everglades University (EU) library databases for scholarly articles, books, and other relevant resources.
    2. Analysis: Analyze the impact of this project on the financial statements of Surfside Shores Condominiums.
    Evaluate how the renovation costs and financing options affect the balance sheet and income statement. I.E., More utilities expenses would cause the Net Income to decrease. 
    4. Evaluation: Evaluate the importance of controlling cash and compare various methods of inventory valuation used during the renovation.
    Examine how internal controls can prevent fraud and errors in financial reporting. 
    5. Compile APA Paper with the following Four Sections:
    Introduction: Introduce the Surfside Shores Condominium Renovation Project and its financials.
    Detailed Account of Research: Summarize your research findings, including relevant financial data and scholarly insights (at least 1 reputable academic source).
    Analyses: Provide detailed analyses of the project’s impact on financial statements.
    Conclusion: Summarize your findings and discuss the significance of financial accounting in managing renovation projects.
    The body of the APA paper should be 2-3 pages double-spaced (excluding title page, tables, charts, exhibits, and references) formatted according to APA guidelines. Please refer to the APA 7th Edition Student Paper Word Document Template located under the Case Study. Ensure to cite at least one reference from academic journals, professional journals, course textbook, or authoritative sources as specified by your instructor.
    APA 7th Edtion Word Document Template

  • “Exploring the Intersection of Alcohol Use, Health Risks, and Access to Care among Women: A Multi-Factorial Study” Introduction: Alcohol use is a significant public health issue, with women being a particularly vulnerable population due to

    Share with the class your research question from your literature review and briefly propose a study to help answer the question.
    My research question: 
    What are the characteristics of alcohol use and the risk for alcohol-related health conditions and access to care among women based on intersectional factors like race and Socioeconomic Status?

  • “Exploring the Relationship between Antipsychotic Medication Use and Diabetes in Patients with Serious Mental Illness: A Literature Review” “Exploring the Barriers and Adverse Effects of Antipsychotic Medications in Patients with Severe Mental Illness: A Systematic Review”

    Objectives:
    Compare change and nursing
    theories.
    Propose a change or nursing
    theory for a capstone project change proposal intervention.
    Synthesize discovered
    evidence-based research data for supporting the capstone project change
    proposal.
    Assessment
    Description
    In nursing
    practice, accurate identification and application of research is essential to
    achieving successful outcomes. The ability to articulate research data and
    summarize relevant content supports the student’s ability to further develop
    and synthesize the assignments that constitute the components of the capstone
    project.
    This
    assignment will be used to develop a written implementation plan.
    For this
    assignment, provide a synopsis of the review of the research literature. Using
    the “Literature Evaluation Table,” determine the level and strength
    of the evidence for each of the eight research articles you have selected. The
    articles should be current (published within the past 5 years) and closely
    relate to the PICOT question developed earlier in this course. The articles may
    include quantitative research, descriptive analyses, longitudinal studies, or
    meta-analysis articles. A systematic review may be used to provide background
    information for the purpose or problem identified in the proposed capstone
    project.
    While APA
    style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing
    is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA
    documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in
    the Student Success Center.
    This
    assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the
    assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
    You are not
    required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite.
    Attachments
    NRS-465-T4-RS-Literature
    Evaluation Table.docx
    Antipsychotic
    medication adherence and preventive diabetes screening in Medicaid enrollees
    with serious mental illness: an analysis of real-world administrative data
    Stockbridge,
    E. L., Webb, N. J., Dhakal, E., Garg, M., Loethen, A. D., Miller, T. L., &
    Nandy, K. (2021). Antipsychotic medication adherence and preventive diabetes
    screening in Medicaid enrollees with serious mental illness: an analysis of
    real-world administrative data. BMC Health Services Research, 21,
    1-16.
    Antipsychotic-Related
    Risks of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Enrollees With Schizophrenia in the
    National Basic Public Health Service Program in Hunan Province, China
    Ouyang, F.,
    He, J., Cheng, X., Zhou, W., Xiao, S., & Fang, J. (2022).
    Antipsychotic-related risks of type 2 diabetes mellitus in enrollees with
    schizophrenia in the National Basic Public Health Service Program in Hunan
    Province, China. Frontiers in psychiatry, 13, 754775.
    The
    magnitude of undiagnosed diabetes and Hypertension among adult psychiatric
    patients receiving antipsychotic treatment
    Hirigo, A.
    T., & Teshome, T. (2020). The magnitude of undiagnosed diabetes and
    Hypertension among adult psychiatric patients receiving antipsychotic
    treatment. Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, 12,
    1-10.
    Association
    between mental health comorbidity and health outcomes in type 2 diabetes
    mellitus patients
    Fernandez de
    Alba, I. G., Gimeno-Miguel, A., Poblador-Plou, B., Gimeno-Feliu, L. A.,
    Ioakeim-Skoufa, I., Rojo-Martinez, G., Forjaz, M. J., & Prados-Torres, A.
    (2020). Association between mental health comorbidity and health outcomes in
    type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 10(1).
    https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1038/s41598-020-76546-9
    Pharmacological Management of Glucose Dysregulation in Patients Treated with Second-Generation Antipsychotics
    Cernea, S.,
    Dima, L., Correll, C. U., & Manu, P. (2020). Pharmacological Management of
    Glucose Dysregulation in Patients Treated with Second-Generation
    Antipsychotics. Drugs, 80(17), 1763–1781. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1007/s40265-020-01393-x
    Barriers
    to monitoring and management of cardiovascular and metabolic health of patients
    prescribed antipsychotic drugs: a systematic review
    Ali, R. A.,
    Jalal, Z., & Paudyal, V. (2020). Barriers to monitoring and management of
    cardiovascular and metabolic health of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs:
    a systematic review. BMC Psychiatry, 20(1), 1–15. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02990-6
    Diabetes treatment
    for persons with severe mental illness: A registry-based cohort study to
    explore medication treatment differences for persons with type 2 diabetes with
    and without severe mental illness.
    Bakkedal,
    C., Persson, F., Kriegbaum, M., Andersen, J. S., Grant, M. K., Mohr, G. H.,
    Lind, B. S., Andersen, C. L., Christensen, M. B., Siersma, V., & Rozing, M.
    P. (2023). Diabetes treatment for persons with severe mental illness: A
    registry-based cohort study to explore medication treatment differences for
    persons with type 2 diabetes with and without severe mental illness. PLoS
    ONE, 17(6), 1–19. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0287017
    Real-World Data
    on the Adverse Metabolic Effects of Second-Generation Antipsychotics and Their
    Potential Determinants in Adult Patients: A Systematic Review of
    Population-Based Studies
    Bernardo,
    M., Rico-Villademoros, F., Garcia-Rizo, C., Rojo, R., & Gomez-Huelgas, R.
    (2021). Real-world data on the adverse metabolic effects of second-generation
    antipsychotics and their potential determinants in adult patients: a systematic
    review of population-based studies. Advances in therapy, 38,
    2491-2512.
    Pharmacological
    treatment of bipolar disorder and risk of diabetes mellitus: A nationwide study of
    30,451 patients 
    Rohde, C.,
    Köhler, F. O., Nierenberg, A. A., & Østergaard, S. D. (2023).
    Pharmacological treatment of bipolar disorder and risk of diabetes mellitus: A
    nationwide study of 30,451 patients. Bipolar Disorders, 25(4),
    323–334. https://doi-org.lopes.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/bdi.13308