Author: chris

You will write a research paper about the demographic transition model and global food production and distribution for a growing human population to meet global food security goals. You must use APA format for the paper and documentation.

Include the following:

• Describe the demographic transition model and how it was developed by demographers.
• Describe the 4 phases of demographic transition.
  • For each phase, compare crude birth rates (CBR) to crude death rates (CDR), and state whether the population is stable, growing, or declining in each. ·
• According to demographers, what factors lead to a decline of the CDR in phase two and the CBR in phase three of the demographic transition? ·
• Briefly describe 3 living conditions in developed countries that have reached phase four, and contrast them with these same conditions in developing countries that remain in earlier phases.
  • Note: When comparing and contrasting, include details for each of the entities being compared and contrasted. For example, if comparing availability of clean water in a developed country, contrast availability of clean water in a developing country.
• Research and describe a program for developing countries that would help improve 1 of the 3 conditions that you compared.
• Food security means that everyone has an adequate amount of nutritious food to lead healthy lives. Research and describe 1 specific program that helps developing countries reach food security goals.

You will prepare an APA-style research paper to discuss energy topics, as follows:

• In your own words, describe the laws of thermodynamics.
• Explain how these scientific laws apply to energy use, energy conversions, and the need for energy efficiency.
• Describe the pros and cons of the following energy types, writing 1 paragraph for each:
  • Fossil fuel: Oil, natural gas, and coal
  • Nuclear energy
  • Solar energy
  • Wind power
  • Water (hydro) power
  • Bioconversion (biofuel)
• Research and describe 2 provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
  • Describe each provision, and provide your opinion about how each provision helps the United States meet energy use goals.

For this assignment you are asked to examine the concept of assessing and building public agency capacity. First you will need to locate a public-private partnership in your community or state. Once you have researched the public-private partnership, you will want to describe the P3 and provide an overview of the process used to consider the partnership. Finally, you will want to discuss your own personal observations of the P3 and reflect on your findings.

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Provide an overview on public-private partnerships.

Define public-private partnerships and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.

Research and describe the public-private partnership which you are examining. 

Provide an overview of the process used to consider the partnership. 

Defend your personal observations and reflect on your viewpoint.

• Assignment 2: Discussion—Species Interactions and You

  Humans interact with various species every day without actually realizing it. In the field of ecology, these interactions can either be interspecific (between species) or intraspecific (within species). Interactions between humans are known as intraspecific (within species) interactions. For example, interactions between a human and a pet would be interspecific, whereas interactions between a human and another human would be intraspecific.

  Research interspecific and intraspecific interactions using the module readings, the Argosy University online library resources, and the Internet.

  This assignment has two parts. Complete both parts.

  Part A

  Complete the following:

  • Track your interactions with other organisms—between and within species—for one day.
  • Summarize your interactions throughout the day, using the terms from this module’s readings. If required, review the module’s readings again.
  • At a minimum, identify ten interactions that you witnessed or participated in today. Among those interactions, you should be able to identify a predatory-prey relationship, a competitive relationship, and a mutualism. You could also identify parasitic relationships or commensalisms, if you choose. Although you can repeat interaction types—for instance, you can have multiple mutualisms—the examples must differ. These are some examples:
    • Did you have a predatory-prey relationship with a chicken today? That is, did you eat chicken for lunch?
    • Did you have a competitive relationship with a coworker today? That is, were you competing for a raise?

  Click here to download this template to track interactions with organisms.

  Part B

  Respond to the following:

  • For every interaction you identified above, describe an interaction in nature that is similar to what you experienced or witnessed. For example, if you had a predatory-prey interaction with your meal, identify and describe an example of a predatory-prey interaction in nature. Or, if you had a competitive interaction with your coworker, identify and describe a competitive interaction in nature.
  • Using the information you reviewed, explain why it is important to recognize these interactions.

  Support your statements with appropriate examples and scholarly references.

  Using the information that you compiled above, summarize your interactions for the day. Be sure to classify your interactions (parasitic, mutualism, etc.) and that you also determine if the interactions are considered intraspecific or interspecific.

  Write your initial response in a minimum of 300–350 words. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

  By Saturday, October 24, 2015, post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Through Wednesday, October 28, 2015, review and comment on at least two peers’ responses. In your response posting, address the following by employing the concepts covered in module readings and your research:

  • Evaluate your fellow students’ examples of interactions in nature. Are the categories accurately identified? Are the examples valid?
  • What did you learn from the other students’ entries and comparisons?
  • Did you agree or disagree with students’ explanation of the importance of recognizing these interactions?

  Be sure to give reasons for your responses.

  Grading Criteria and Rubric

  All discussion assignments in this course will be graded using a rubric. Download the discussion rubric and carefully read it to understand the expectations.

Intervention Strategies program for Obesity in Escambia

• Use these TWO type(s) of intervention strategies your program will use to be efficient and effective and give a description of how that strategy applies to your program
• Explain why and how that particular strategy will be efficient and effective for your particular program
• ·         Research and reference similar evidence-based practices (programs that have been successful before) to give your program support
• ·         Give your program/intervention a title/name

Provide APA formatted citations and in-text citations for any external sources you use

3-4 pages NOT INCLUDING THE REFERENCE PAGE AND TITLE PAGE

PLAGIARISM WILL BE CHECKED

LIST BELOW ARE THE TWO STRTEGIES I WOULD LIKE YOU TO USE

Health education strategies

• Ten general principles of learning

(keep in mind before and during curriculum design)

1. Appeal to multiple senses (e.g., seeing, hearing, speaking).
2. Get the learner active in the learning process.
3. Limit distractions.
4. Make sure they are ready to learn.
5. Make the subject relevant to the participants.
6. Use repetition.
7. Make sure learning is recognized and encouraged.
8. Move from simple to complex concepts.
9. Make concept applicable to several settings, generalize.
10. Find an appropriate pace.

• Health education & health communication are not mutually

exclusive categories.

• Health education provides the opportunity to gain in-depth

knowledge about a particular health topic.

• Curriculum (course of study) – what is being taught
• Scope – refers to breadth & depth of material
• Sequence – order in which the material is presented
• Units of study – “An orderly, self-contained collection of

activities educationally designed to meet a set of objectives.

Other terms for this are curriculum plans, modules, and

strands” (Gilbert et al., 2011, p. 188).

• Kinzie’s (2005) modification of Gagne’s “Events of

Instruction”

1. Gain attention (convey heath threats & benefits).
2. Present stimulus material (tailor message to audience knowledge and values, demonstrate observable effectiveness, make behaviors easy to understand and do).
3. Provide guidance (use trustworthy models to demonstrate).
4. Elicit performance and provide feedback (for proficiency and self efficacy).
5. Enhance retention and transfer (social support & behavioral cues).

Environmental Change Strategies

Have been most useful in providing “opportunities, support, and cues to help people develop healthier behaviors” (Brownson, Haire-Joshu, & Luke, 2006, p. 342).

• They help remove barriers to change in the environment.
• Removing environmental barriers often helps to make the healthier choice the easier choice.
• Environmental change strategies are characterized by changes “around” individuals and are not limited to the physical environment.
• Other environments include:
• Economic environment
• Financial costs, affordability
• Service environment
• accessibility to health care or patient education
• Social environment
• social support, peer pressure
• Cultural environment
• traditions of an ethnic group
• Psychological environment
• emotional learning environment
• Political environment
• support for healthy environments

Here are links and programs you can reference.

http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/CommunicableDiseases/default.aspx

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5410a1.htm

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesity-prevention/

http://www.nccor.org/downloads/Population-Article.pdf

https://www.monroecollege.edu/uploadedFiles/_Site_Assets/PDF/LynnSilverIOM11420091.pdf

• Identify a specific application of statistics in identifying an information security related threat.
• Identify how number theory plays a role in contributing to information security data analytics and encryption algorithms.
• Create a spreadsheet that uses summary statistics, graphs, and charts to highlight conversion of data into useful information that can enhance the security posture of an organization.

Assignment Requirements

• Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
• APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA (sixth edition) style and formatting.
• Length of paper: 3-4 page, excluding the references page.
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Privacy and security are huge concerns for companies and organizations worldwide. Cybersecurity breaches at trusted companies can have huge impacts for the consumer’s privacy. Research the five following companies for cybersecurity breaches:

Wal-Mart

Home Depot

Target

Apple

Neiman Marcus

For this assignment, write a 1-2 page paper explaining what the breach was and how these security breaches impact our individual privacy. Use a specific example from one of the five companies discussed: Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Target, Apple, or Neiman Marcus.

please  Respond to 2 of the 4 Topic Questions.

Q1

What should America learn from the declining TFR of Puerto Rico?

Q2

Author Jonathan Last thinks immigration from Latin America will help prop up the US social security system and medicare. How will this be achieved? and for how long?

Q3

What is the ideal family size in the USA according to Gallup Poll and the General Social Survey?

Q4

Compare the ideal fertility rate, expected fertility rate and actual fertility rates of the USA, UK, and Greece. Are you surprised by any of these numbers?

A. Questions for weekly discussions and conversations (not part of the required Discussion Board assignment)

These questions can serve as the starting point for your discussions during the week. They are “thought starters,” so that you can explore some ideas associated with the Discussion Board and unit topics. Answers are not required, and they should not be submitted with your required assignment. Answers are not graded.

1. What is the definition of social change? What does social change mean to you in your daily life? Do you think about social change on a daily basis? How can an understanding and awareness of social change impact your daily life?
2. Can social change directly impact or change a culture? Can you provide an example of how social change in the United States brought about large-scale social changes? Can you provide an example of how social change in the United States brought about a change in your life?

B. Required Discussion Board assignment.

Answer the following questions regarding social change:

• How do you think life in the United States will change in the next 10 years?
• How might technology be involved or effect social change in American culture?
• How do you think sociologists might use the Internet to study culture and social change in the United States?